Is there anything I can do to avoid my hair falling out during chemo?

Not all chemotherapy drugs cause hairloss, so firstly, don't worry. It's easier to say than do, but you may not lose your hair at all. A list of the different chemo drugs can be found here, saying which causes hair loss and which ones don't.

: cancernet.co.uk/hairloss.htm There is a way to prevent hair loss caused by some drugs, by using a cold cap. This is basically a hat you wear, that cools the scalp to around 17-20C. This constricts the follicles and slows bloodflow in the scalp, helping reduce the level of chemo drugs that reach the hair URL2 makes your time in hospital each session longer, as you have to wear the cap for around 15-30 mins before, and 1-2 hours after.

Not everyone is suited to the cold cap, as it can be very uncomfortable to wear, but the best thing may be to ask your nurse or doctor for their advice. The above link gives you more information. I truely wish you the best of luck.

Not all chemotherapy drugs cause hairloss, so firstly, don't worry. It's easier to say than do, but you may not lose your hair at all. A list of the different chemo drugs can be found here, saying which causes hair loss and which ones don't.

: cancernet.co.uk/hairloss.htm There is a way to prevent hair loss caused by some drugs, by using a cold cap. This is basically a hat you wear, that cools the scalp to around 17-20C. This constricts the follicles and slows bloodflow in the scalp, helping reduce the level of chemo drugs that reach the hair follicle.

It makes your time in hospital each session longer, as you have to wear the cap for around 15-30 mins before, and 1-2 hours after. Not everyone is suited to the cold cap, as it can be very uncomfortable to wear, but the best thing may be to ask your nurse or doctor for their advice. The above link gives you more information.

I truely wish you the best of luck.

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