What Happens to Hair Follicles During Chemotherapy?
During chemotherapy, the drugs attack rapidly dividing cells. Since hair follicle cells also divide rapidly, they are highly susceptible to this attack. This can cause the hair to fall out in clumps, leading to partial or complete baldness. The degree of hair loss varies depending on the type and dosage of chemotherapy drugs used. Some patients may experience thinning hair, while others may lose all body hair.
