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How long does it take in chemotherapy for you to lose your hair?
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2 weeks: Not all chemotherapy drugs cause hair loss. If it does you will usually see hair loss within 2 weeks and sometimes sooner.
Answered 7/7/2015
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2 to 3 cycles: In most cases if losing hair is a side effect of the chemo one is taking it will take a few cycles. Remember not all chemo therapy drugs cause hair loss.
Answered 3/7/2012
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