Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a powerful cancer treatment, but it often leads to hair loss as a side effect, a concern for many in Birmingham undergoing cancer treatment. Chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing cells, which includes hair follicles. Hair loss can be temporary, but the emotional impact can be significant.

• Causes: Chemotherapy drugs target fast-growing cells, including hair follicles, leading to hair loss on the scalp and sometimes the entire body.
• Symptoms: Hair loss usually begins within a few weeks of starting chemotherapy and may affect the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and body hair.
• Treatment Options: We offer hair systems, cooling caps, and other temporary solutions to manage hair loss during chemotherapy. Once treatment is complete, we provide support for natural regrowth, including laser therapy and PRP treatments, at our Birmingham clinic.