TLDR Hair loss during breast cancer treatment affects each woman differently, influenced by her environment and family.
The study "A alopecia no câncer de mama" conducted in 2018, involved 13 women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy, aiming to understand the significance of alopecia (hair loss) for them. The study found that women's coping mechanisms had both positive and negative aspects, depending on their individual situations and personalities. They often used adornments, support groups, and family to face societal perceptions of them as ill. The study concluded that each woman's self-perception during this period was individual and influenced by their environment and family. It also highlighted the need for nursing professionals to provide more guidance about alopecia and refer these women to support groups.
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August 2019 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” Cinnamon bark extract may help prevent weight loss and hair loss in breast cancer patients during chemotherapy and is safe to use.
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November 2018 in “Oncology issues” Cancer survivors often experience worse skin problems from treatment than expected, and working with dermatologists could help improve their condition.
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September 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology” Different types of persistent hair loss after chemotherapy respond differently to treatments.
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March 2019 in “JAMA Dermatology” Hair regrowth treatments had modest benefits for patients with long-term hair loss after chemotherapy.
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September 2017 in “Oncologist” Scalp cooling can help prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss with a 50-90% success rate and is safe for patients.
