MEDICAL HAIR LOSS

Hair loss in women is becoming ever more frequent. Environment, diet, stress, chemical processes or general health may all affect the health of hair and scalp. There are several types of hair loss in women, temporary or permanent. The origin may be hereditary, hormonal or directly linked to a health issue, a medication or even surgery.

Quick and correct identification of the cause of hair loss is the best way to avoid wasting time and money on ill-suited treatments. The key to slowing down hair loss is to take appropriate action as soon as possible. There is no miracle cure, but there are solutions that may help to balance your hair cycle and restore the health of hair and scalp.

CHEMOTHERAPY & CRANIAL RADIOTHERAPY

Often a necessity in cancer treatments, chemotherapy and cranial radiotherapy reduce or stop cellular activity at the follicular level and in sebaceous glands. Hair will fall within days of starting the treatment. The scalp may become sensitive, irritated and dry during treatments. When these are over, hair will regrow.

The hair cycle will start again, but the hair is still fragile and more at risk of being damaged by processes such as dyeing, perms and some hair care products. The amount of hair loss and the rate of regrowth are different for each individual. Every patient and cancer therapy treatment will vary.