Cancer patient’s grey hair ‘turned black gradually’ during therapy, study says
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 9 – Researchers combine scalp cooling with an antioxidant lotion to enhance hair follicle protection during chemotherapy, aiming to reduce hair loss and speed up hair recovery, Sheffield Hallam said.
- Scientists discovered a technique that restricts blood flow to the scalp, reducing the amount of medication reaching hair follicles during chemotherapy.
- The study found that combining topical antioxidants with cooling techniques may significantly protect against hair loss.
- Dr. Georgopoulos stated that this approach has the potential to 'change the face of cancer' for patients worldwide.
- This technique may prevent hair loss in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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