This article provides insight into the growth cycle of a hair follicle and the potential impact
chemotherapy agents can have on this process, which often results in hair loss (alopecia). It …

Hair is a body appendage that throughout history has been a symbol of the social, cultural
and political climate, in addition to connoting religious affiliation. Hair loss on the other hand …

Breast cancer accounts for 16 per cent of all cancers in females. The treatment regimen is
complex and almost half of all women with breast cancer undergo alopecia-inducing …

Alopecia is a common side effect of chemotherapy treatments for cancer; for some
individuals this results in complete hair loss. The extent of this depends on many factors …

Chemotherapy-induced alopecia is one of the most distressing side-effects of
chemotherapy. In this article we examine how patients react to hair loss due to …

Chemotherapy treatment for cancer can have a profound impact on appearance, and is
often experienced as distressing. Few qualitative studies explore experiences of …

Alopecia, or loss of hair, is felt by many cancer patients to be the most traumatic side effect of
chemotherapy. The presence of hair contributes substantially to each person's overall …

Chemotherapy is increasingly being administered as a treatment for cancer and with it are a
number of possible side effects. One, which has a negative impact on a patient's quality of …

Purpose Alopecia is one of the most distressing side effects of chemotherapy. Evaluating
and comparing the efficacy of potential therapies to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia …

Purpose To conduct an integrative scoping review of the physical, psychological and social
experiences of women who have experienced chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) …