4 Ways to prevent hair loss when you chemotherapy

Chemotherapy-induced hair loss occurs with an estimated incidence of 65%, generally, people can lose about 50% of their hair. Fortunately, it is not permanent and it will takes about 4 - 6 weeks for your hair to recover. In some cases hair regrows on its own after chemotherapy with little treatment needed. However, there are some ways to prevent hair loss when you have chemotherapy.

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1. The cold cap system

The cold cap slows down blood circulation in the hair follicles and leading to shrinkage in blood vessels, therefore the strong chemical substances can not able to reach hair follicles. Research suggests the cold cap can preserve hair in about 70% - 90% of patients. How the cold cap work? The effective of cold cap

2. Minoxidil

Some patients of cancer who use the Minoxidil report that the period of regrow a quarter inch is about 50 days. It is significantly shorter than normal (about 60 days). Reviews for Rogaine

3. Wearing a wig

You will have uncomfortable for a sensitive scalp after chemotherapy. A specially made chemo wig has a soft lining everywhere it touches your scalp, to protect against the itchy knots and machine wefts that make traditional wig caps so scratchy and uncomfortable. 5 Things about wig after chemotherapy

4. 7 Things you can do for yourself

Shampoo your hair every 3 to 5 days instead of washing it every day. And remember to using a very mild shampoo, such as baby shampoo. Washing often or not mild enough shampoo may irritate your scalp and cause inflammation, which could cause your hair to fall out faster. 7 Things you can do for yourself