Hair Changes (The Return of Side Eff@cks)

Hair changes from treatment for cancer are common. Listen as Tina & Leah discuss what to expect, including which drugs lead to hair loss, how to reduce your risk, nutrients involved in hair regrowth, and ways to support hair recovery after treatment. 

Hair loss, also called alopecia, can be a challenging side effect for many people undergoing treatment.  The loss of control, the cultural headwinds, the utter capitulation...  It’s a private initiation into a club you never wanted to be part of. Leah has been there.

Links we mentioned in this episode and other cool stuff:

Cancer drugs that cause hair loss and thinning Cancer.net

Nutrient deficiencies associated with hair loss Derm Ther

Treatment of “permanent” alopecia with minoxidil JAAD Case Report

 Wrapunzel how-to video YouTube

Natasha After Cancer Instagram head wrap tutorials

Overview of Hair Loss from Cancer.net ASCO 

Scalp cooling overview from Memorial Sloan Kettering MSKCC

Chemo Cold Caps Company website

Penguin Cold Caps Company website

What is Vellus hair? Cleveland Clinic

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