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National Cancer Institute

Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects

Hair Loss
(Alopecia)

Questions other people
have asked:
Why does hair fall out?
Chemotherapy can harm the cells that
make hair. This means that hair on your
head and anywhere on your body may
fall out. Hair loss is called alopecia.

When will my hair start to
fall out?
Your hair may start to fall out 2 to 3
weeks after chemotherapy begins.

What can I do before my hair
falls out?
“Treat your hair gently.”
“Losing my hair was hard at first. Then I got
used to it, and it wasn’t so bad. Sometimes
I wore a scarf and other times I left my
head uncovered.”

Wash it with a mild
shampoo. Pat it dry with
a soft towel.

“Cut your hair short.”
Some people choose to cut
their hair short.

It may help to join a support
group to talk with others whose
hair has fallen out during
cancer treatment.

“Shave your head.”
If you shave your head,
use an electric shaver so
you won’t cut your scalp.

“Get a wig.”

U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
National Institutes
of Health

If you plan to buy a wig
or hairpiece, get one while
you still have hair. This
way you can match it to
the color of your hair.
Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects: Hair Loss (Alopecia)

What should I do after my hair falls out?
●● Protect your head from the sun. Use

sunscreen or wear a hat when you
are outside.

●● Protect your head from the cold. Wear a hat

or scarf.

●● Try wearing a soft scarf when you sleep.

When will my hair grow back?
Most likely your hair will grow back in 2 to 3
months after chemotherapy. Sometimes your
new hair can be curlier or straighter—or even a
different color. In time it may go back to how it
was before treatment.

Resources that can help you:

Will insurance pay for a wig?

American Cancer Society

Yes, wigs are often paid for by health insurance.
If not, it may help to get a prescription from
your doctor for a “hair prosthesis.” You can
also ask your social worker for help.

1-800-227-2345

Questions to ask
your doctor or nurse:
1.	 Will my hair fall out?

(1-800-ACS-2345)
www.cancer.org

Look Good…Feel Better
1-800-395-5665
(1-800-395-LOOK)
www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org

2.	 How should I protect and care for my head?
3.	 Where can I get a wig or hairpiece? How can
I get my health insurance to pay for it?
4.	 Are there support groups that can help me
cope with hair loss?
5.	 When will my hair grow back?

How can we help?
National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service
Phone:	
1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER)
Web:	www.cancer.gov
Online Chat: 	 www.cancer.gov/livehelp

Revised February 2012

NCI has a series of 18 Chemotherapy Side Effects Sheets at:
www.cancer.gov/chemo-side-effects

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Global Medical Cures™ | Chemotherapy Side Effects- Hair Loss

  • 1. National Cancer Institute Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects Hair Loss (Alopecia) Questions other people have asked: Why does hair fall out? Chemotherapy can harm the cells that make hair. This means that hair on your head and anywhere on your body may fall out. Hair loss is called alopecia. When will my hair start to fall out? Your hair may start to fall out 2 to 3 weeks after chemotherapy begins. What can I do before my hair falls out? “Treat your hair gently.” “Losing my hair was hard at first. Then I got used to it, and it wasn’t so bad. Sometimes I wore a scarf and other times I left my head uncovered.” Wash it with a mild shampoo. Pat it dry with a soft towel. “Cut your hair short.” Some people choose to cut their hair short. It may help to join a support group to talk with others whose hair has fallen out during cancer treatment. “Shave your head.” If you shave your head, use an electric shaver so you won’t cut your scalp. “Get a wig.” U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health If you plan to buy a wig or hairpiece, get one while you still have hair. This way you can match it to the color of your hair.
  • 2. Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects: Hair Loss (Alopecia) What should I do after my hair falls out? ●● Protect your head from the sun. Use sunscreen or wear a hat when you are outside. ●● Protect your head from the cold. Wear a hat or scarf. ●● Try wearing a soft scarf when you sleep. When will my hair grow back? Most likely your hair will grow back in 2 to 3 months after chemotherapy. Sometimes your new hair can be curlier or straighter—or even a different color. In time it may go back to how it was before treatment. Resources that can help you: Will insurance pay for a wig? American Cancer Society Yes, wigs are often paid for by health insurance. If not, it may help to get a prescription from your doctor for a “hair prosthesis.” You can also ask your social worker for help. 1-800-227-2345 Questions to ask your doctor or nurse: 1. Will my hair fall out? (1-800-ACS-2345) www.cancer.org Look Good…Feel Better 1-800-395-5665 (1-800-395-LOOK) www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org 2. How should I protect and care for my head? 3. Where can I get a wig or hairpiece? How can I get my health insurance to pay for it? 4. Are there support groups that can help me cope with hair loss? 5. When will my hair grow back? How can we help? National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service Phone: 1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER) Web: www.cancer.gov Online Chat: www.cancer.gov/livehelp Revised February 2012 NCI has a series of 18 Chemotherapy Side Effects Sheets at: www.cancer.gov/chemo-side-effects