Hair loss reasons during chemotherapy: 5 causes, mechanisms, and regrowth |
Hair loss is one of the most common and emotionally challenging side effects of chemotherapy, affecting self-esteem, identity, and social confidence. Known as chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA), it occurs because chemotherapy drugs, while targeting rapidly dividing cancer cells, also damage other fast-growing cells, including those in hair follicles. This disruption prevents follicles from producing new hair,…