Sculpt Treatments

Why does chemotherapy cause hair loss?

Chemotherapy unfortunately has several unpleasant side effects, of which hair loss is the most visible. Usually the hair loss occurs two to three weeks after the first treatment. One type of chemotherapy may cause the hair to fall out very gradually, while with the other the hair falls out in large tufts at the same time.

The cause of hair loss due to chemotherapy are the so-called cytostatics. These drugs attack the rapidly growing cells in the body. Unfortunately, cytostatics do not distinguish between cancer cells and healthy cells. As a result, the chemotherapy also affects the cells in the hair follicles that ensure hair growth.

Hair Loss due to Chemo Therapy

Tips for hair loss due to chemotherapy

Chemotherapy does not just cause hair to fall out. The scalp also becomes more sensitive to external influences such as cold and heat. In addition, the scalp becomes drier and flaking, pimples or hair pain can occur. Below you can find some tips that you can take into account if you are dealing with hair loss and scalp problems due to chemotherapy:

Use the Mediceuticals" treatments to gently cleanse, soothe and moisturize the scalp in order to bring and keep the hair follicles and scalp in optimal condition.
Hydrate with Dual Moist and Bao-Med" Pure Oil. These products provide a hydrated (scalp) skin.
Protect the scalp from direct sunlight by wearing a hat and using a sunscreen with a high SPF.