Hair on the scalp naturally sheds every day, with various causes such as genetics, stress, or medical treatments. Another major cause of hair loss from medical treatments is chemotherapy.
Chemotherapy is a widely used method for treating cancer. However, this treatment causes side effects, including sudden hair loss. This occurs because the drugs used to destroy cancer cells also damage hair follicle cells due to their cell-destructive properties. Hair falls out rapidly. Hair loss caused by chemotherapy is called Hair loss during the growth phase Or Anagen Effluvium
Hair loss during the growth phase occurs approximately 1–2 weeks after chemotherapy and becomes noticeable within 1–2 months. This begins with abnormal rapid division of hair follicle cells, causing hair to grow at a rate of 0.4 millimeters per day. (From the normal rate of 0.33 millimeters per day) until a certain stage, after which the hair follicles gradually stop producing hair cells. The hair thins progressively, hair growth slows down, and eventually the hair follicles atrophy completely.
However, hair loss during the growth phase will gradually subside and return to normal after treatment is completed. Whether the hair will grow back normally depends on the condition of the scalp and the number of remaining hair follicles. Additionally, the texture of the new hair may differ from before, such as becoming curly or having a different color.
Typically, doctors prescribe medication containing 5%% monoxidil to patients to alleviate symptoms throughout the treatment period. This medication can help reduce hair loss duration by 50 days. However, patients preparing for chemotherapy can prepare their scalp health to alleviate severity or prevent hair loss. By using products that help nourish the hair follicles, keep the scalp moisturized, and absorb heat toxins caused by treatments, the scalp remains hydrated and not hot or dry. This strengthens the hair roots, preventing hair loss.
However, if patients are unsure which hair restoration product to choose, we recommend the shampoo and serum from AloEx. These products contain natural herbal extracts that help prevent and absorb toxins from chemotherapy treatments. They also nourish hair roots, strengthening them throughout treatment. Additionally, they stimulate blood circulation, ensuring sufficient nutrients reach the hair roots and helping to prevent hair loss.
