Chemotherapy Hair Loss
When someone undergoes chemotherapy treatment, the side effects on the body can be dramatic. From nausea to hair loss, patients require a lot of love and care during the phase, as the body is literally being turned upside down for the better in the future.
One of the unfortunate side effects almost always associated with chemotherapy is hair loss. Essentially, the chances of your hair falling out as a result of chemo are about 80%, so more people experience the symptom than those who don’t.
Aside from wearing a hat or covering the head, is there anything which can be done about chemotherapy hair loss?
Solving Chemotherapy Hair Loss
Unfortunately, there is very little you can do to prevent hair loss as a result of chemotherapy. Because of the very nature of the treatment, the enzymes and naturally occurring chemicals in the body (such as biotin) are thrown out of balance, and therefore new hair production is almost impossible whilst chemotherapy is still being administered.
Additionally, it is impossible for hair loss drugs to be prescribed during a course of chemo. There are two reasons for this:
- Hair loss drugs might interact with chemotherapy substances.
- Even if hair is regrown, it will fall out again when chemo is administered.
Hence, the drug and pharmaceutical options are not possible when it comes to chemotherapy hair loss. So what is possible? Well – instead of a cap or item used to hide the scalp, how about looking in to the possibility of a toupee?
Whilst we haven’t discussed this topic much, a hair piece can certainly fool the general public in to thinking that you have a stunning head of hair! It’s important to forget the “costume department” at the local acting school. If you used to use a wig during drama class, forget all about it. Hair piece have progressed significantly in the last few years.
Find the right Hair Piece
If you are looking for a long term solution to chemotherapy hair loss, consult with a professional wig-maker. They will be able to customize a toupee to fit both the size of your head, and the styling and textures you prefer.
These days, a hair piece will probably set you back a couple of hundred dollars, and for a professional design – maybe up to $1,000. In the long run however, it could indeed be worth it.