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Tips for Managing Hair Loss Page 1InformTips for Managing Hair Loss For many people hair loss is one of the more trying aspects of cancer treatment. When hair falls out it affects our selfimage and our quality of life. But you dont have to despair you can go a long way towards boosting your own selfconfidence with an educated attitude and some advance preparation. Everyone's 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. Thesechanges 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 head. What you should know about obtaining wearing and paying for a wig:over1. Buy a wig before all of your hair falls out so that you will have a good match to your own hair color and will be prepared when hair loss starts. 2. Keep in mind that there are fullservice wig salons that fit and style wigs some of which specialize in hair loss from chemotherapy. 3. Wig salons also sell turbans and scarves that come in a variety of colors and fabrics so that you can look good even when you're lounging around the hous ...

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