Hair Loss (Alopecia)
Questions other people have asked about hair loss (alopecia): Why will my hair fall out? When will my hair start to fall out? What can I do before my hair falls out?
It may help to join a support group to talk with others whose hair has fallen out during cancer treatment.
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.
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