Hair Loss

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Hair loss occurs as a result of chemotherapy and other drugs to suppress breast cancer. The depletion of estrogen is often the primary cause of experienced hair loss. When hair grows back, it is often in an altered state: wavier texture, duller color, sparser consistency, thinner feel, dissimilar growth pattern. Remedies include hair regrowth products, trendy headscarves, wigs, extensions, semi-permanent human hair attachments, hair implants.

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Getting Ready for Your Hair to Fall Out

Posted by PJ Hamel

When I first learned I was going to have chemotherapy, there were two thoughts that roared into my head like a freight train. One, I’m going to be terribly sick, nauseous and vomiting, and man, I’ve always HATED throwing up. And two, I’m going to lose my hair and be bald. WOW. It was a lot to absorb all at once. The doctor wrote out on a…

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PJ Hamel, Health Guide, answered Can Arimidex result in hair loss? Hi Terry - So glad the generic Rogaine seems to be helping. Hopefully, once you stop…

04/26/12

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PJ Hamel, Health Guide, answered I am a woman 4 years plus post… Sandy, it's true, your oncologist won't be the best person to advise you about…

03/05/12

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PJ Hamel, Health Guide, commented on Arimidex and Hair Loss: A Surprising… Thanks for the tip, Phyllis - anything and everything is worth a try, when…

11/02/11

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Phyllis Johnson, Health Guide, answered Hair color and chems for hair after… The main change I made in coloring my hair after it grew back was that I…

03/01/11

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