Chemotherapy and hair loss: What to expect during treatment

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Chemotherapy and hair loss: Why does it occur?
Chemotherapy and hair loss: What should you expect?
Chemotherapy and hair loss: Can hair loss be prevented?
Chemotherapy and hair loss: How to make the best of it
Chemotherapy and hair loss: Cover your head
Why does it occur?
What should you expect?
When will your hair grow back?
Can hair loss be prevented?
How to make the best of it
Covering your head
Radiation therapy also can cause hair loss
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What causes chemotherapy hair loss?
How long does it take to lose your hair during chemotherapy?
When does hair grow back after chemotherapy?
Can chemotherapy hair loss be prevented?
Can cold caps help with chemotherapy hair loss?
Can medicine help regrow hair after chemotherapy?
What is the best way to care for hair during chemotherapy?
Before chemotherapy
During chemotherapy
After chemotherapy
What are some ways to hide hair loss during chemotherapy?

Baby your remaining hair. Continue your gentle hair routine throughout your chemotherapy treatment. Use a soft brush. Wash your hair only as often as necessary. Consider using a gentle shampoo.
Consider shaving your head. Some people report that their scalps feel itchy, sensitive and irritated during their treatments and while their hair is falling out. Shaving your head can reduce the irritation and save you from shedding.
Protect your scalp. If your head is going to be exposed to the sun or to cold air, protect it with sunscreen or a head covering. Your scalp may be sensitive as you go through treatment. This means extreme cold or sunshine can easily irritate it. Having no hair or having less hair can make you feel cold. Wearing a head covering may make you more comfortable.