How Chemo Affects Hair
Thechemotherapy drugsthat cause hair loss affect the roots of your hair.
When your new hair comes in, it may be different from your natural hair.
When drying your scalp, gently pat dry.
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Use moisturizers and sunscreens and consider a leave-in conditioner commonly used for damaged hair.
Always protect your hair from both the heat and the cold.
Talk to your healthcare provider about hair care products to manage chemo curls.
You also can research products.
Once it does, you may find your chemo curls uncomfortable or unattractive.
Talk with your healthcare provider about when and how to cut your hair.
Eventually, most people find their hair returns to “normal” color and curl level.
Some people with long hair note that their chemo curls last for five years or more.
Your chemo curls usually are temporary but can take some getting used to.
They grow out with time, and the texture and color will return to its normal state eventually.
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