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Tips for Managing Hair Loss

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Topic: Hair Loss
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Sort Desciption: For many people, hair loss is one of the more trying aspects of cancer treatment. When hair falls out, it affects our self-image and our quality of life. But you dont have to despair ...

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For many people, hair loss is one of the more trying aspects of cancer treatment. When hair falls out, it affects our self-image and our quality of life. But you dont have to despair you can go a long way towards boosting your own self-confidence with an educated attitude and some advance preparation. Everyones experience is different, so its important to become well informed about how your particular treatment affects hair loss. Talk to your doctor, nurse, or social worker about what to expect. Why does hair loss happen? Hair loss from chemotherapy treatment occurs for a very simple reason: hair follicles are weakened by chemotherapy which causes your hair to fall out much more quickly than it would normally. When does hair loss happen? Depending on the type of treatment you receive, hair loss may start anywhere from seven to 21 days after treatment begins. Your hair will start to grow back when you are finished with chemotherapy but it may take six to 12 months to grow back completely. It may even have a different texture for example, curly hair can grow back straight and dark hair can become lighter. These changes are usually not permanent. Radiation to the head or scalp, however, can cause permanent hair loss. Where does hair loss happen? Depending on where radiation is directed, you may also experience hair loss on your legs, arms, underarms, pubic area, chest, eyelashes, and eyebrows, in addition to your ...

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