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September 16, 2009

Why Does Hair Loss Occur During Chemo

Filed under: Hair Loss Information — Marilyn Robinson @ 7:20 pm

Hair loss can be a devastating side effect of chemotherapy. It is often the most dreaded result of chemotherapy and can have a strong emotional impact on the patient.
Why Does Hair Loss Occur During Chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy drugs work by eliminating cancer cells that rapidly multiply. There are other cells in the body, like hair follicle cells, that multiply just as quickly. Unfortunately, chemotherapy drugs may not be able to discern the two, attacking healthy cells, thus causing hair loss.
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