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Even if you’re a guy who usually gives little thought to his hairstyle — one of those shampoo-and-go types — you may become anxious about the possibility of partial or total hair loss due to cancer treatment.
23 Οκτ 2019 · Dr. Woolery-Lloyd emphasized that it is important to let patients know that a successful treatment outcome is fundamentally cessation of hair loss. For those patients who are fortunate enough to attain this and regrow hair, 10-30% regrowth of new hair is considered clinical success.
25 Οκτ 2024 · Supplements can help fill gaps in your diet and correct nutrient deficiencies associated with hair loss, thus improving hair growth. Keep in mind that hair loss can also occur with too much supplement use, as well as underlying health conditions, medications you take (including chemotherapy), stress, and other factors.
There is evidence that in some people, after treatment with a type of chemotherapy called docetaxel, hair might take much longer to grow back. And that in a few people, hair loss might be permanent. But this is rare and usually depends on the dose you’ve had and for how long you’ve had it.
For most people, low-dose chemo, oral (pill) chemo, and IV chemo given every week are less likely to cause hair loss compared to high or moderate doses and IV chemo given every three weeks. Many chemo regimens are given every 2 to 3 weeks.
Losing your hair can be very upsetting, especially when you are already coping with your cancer diagnosis and treatment. There are things that can help you to feel better – and remember – hair nearly always grows back again after treatment has ended. Your cancer nurse can support you if you’re worried or need more help or information.
Some - but not all – cancer drugs can affect your hair. How much hair falls out depends on which drug is being used, the dose and your reaction to the drug. The effects can include: Total hair loss – including facial hair like your eyebrows, eyelashes, underarm hair and pubic hair.
