Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How long after starting chemotherapy does it take to start to lose your hair?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Short time.: Most people begin to lose hair approximately 14 days after their first chemotherapy exposure. However, some may lose a little sooner and some may lose a little later.
Answered 8/1/2012
5.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Why is my hair not growing back now that I'm done with chemotherapy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it true that chemotherapy has a lasting impact on your hair quality?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I was wondering does the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel causes your hair to fall out?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Do you lose your hair with insulin portrited chemotherapy?
How does chemotherapy make you lose your hair?
Why does chemotherapy make everyone lose their hair?
How long will it take hair to grow back after chemotherapy?
I have been losing hair everywhere on my body and I haven't gotten chemotherapy I want to know if this sudden hair loss could mean somthing?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
