Sometimes facing the hardest thing in life has even more struggles. For those who are undergoing chemotherapy, one of the side effects is often hair loss. While there is no way to know whether you will be one of the persons who loses their hair, here is some insightful help on what to know about how chemotherapy may affect your hair.
How Does Chemo Affect the Hair?
According to the Chemotherapy site, it is the medications in the chemo that damages the cells that causes hair to grow. This puts the hair in an alopecia state for some people. It is important to know that if you are one that will experience hair loss from chemo, it happens typically within two weeks of treatment. After a month or two of treatment it will get worse but there is a silver lining. Often, the hair will start to grow back even before the treatment ends according to the American Cancer Society.
There Are Solutions
We understand that this is a sensitive issue and many patients feel social stigma, embarrassment, and sadness over losing their hair. If you experience hair loss from chemotherapy, you do have the option of a wig while you are waiting for your hair to grow back.
You can choose from synthetic wigs or natural wigs made out of 100% natural human or European hair. This allows you to gain back your confidence and gives you the choice of having a way to show a natural appearance that doesn’t focus on your illness.
We realize that some feel empowered by their hair loss and it is a part of who they are but for those who want to look like they did before chemo and hair loss, a wig may be the answer you are looking for.
You Are Not Alone
The important thing to realize is that you are not alone. If you want to learn more about your options for hair loss from chemotherapy, we can help. At Genesis II, we will work one-on-one with you to address all of your hair loss concerns. To schedule your free and private consultation call us at (315) 458-1074 or to contact us via email click here.
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