Treatment of chemotherapy is considered very effective in getting cancer relief. But most people begin to shake the hair after being treated.
Hair loss
According to the Mayo Clinic report, chemotherapy is a cancer treatment. Which uses powerful drugs to kill rapidly growing cancer cells. These drugs affect not only cancer cells but also other parts of the body. Where cells grow rapidly. Hair roots also grow rapidly. So hair loss is a common problem during chemotherapy. This can cause hair loss on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelids and other parts of the body. Hair loss depends on the dose and type of drug. Some drugs cause hair loss, while other hair causes thinner. This procedure begins in 2 to 4 weeks of starting treatment.
Separate treatment by each patient
After chemotherapy begins, the hair loss is slowly occurring and sometimes together. Hair loss usually lasts for a few weeks during and after treatment. The amount and duration of the hair loss varies by the patient. So it is important to discuss your drugs with your doctor. About 3 to 6 months after chemotherapy is finished, the hair begins to grow back. New hair may be a little different from the beginning. But this change is temporary and is normal over time. The process of new hair growth is slow.
Technique of Scalp Cooling Caps
There is currently no way to completely prevent hair loss during chemotherapy. However, techniques such as scalp cooling caps help to save hair in some patients. This cap keeps the head cool, reducing the amount of drugs reaching the root of the hair. However, this can also cause problems like cold and headache. In addition, some drugs can also promote hair growth. Hair care is very important during chemotherapy treatment.
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