Hair Loss and Chemotherapy: An Overview about What You Need To Know

Authors

  • Danúbia Sá-Caputo Department of Biophysics, Rio de Janeiro State University, Institute of Biology Roberto Alcantara Gomes, 20551-030 - Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
  • Mario Bernardo-Filho Department of Biophysics, Rio de Janeiro State University, Institute of Biology Roberto Alcantara Gomes, 20551-030 - Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17140/TCOJ-2-e006

Keywords:

Hair Loss, Chemotherapy, human beings, idiopathic

Abstract

Although, hair does not have a vital function in human beings, its loss could possibly  be associated with the complications of psychological functions. Hair loss, is often distressing and can have major effects on the quality of life (QoL) and self-esteem of the individual. 

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Published

2017-10-11

How to Cite

Danúbia Sá-Caputo, & Mario Bernardo-Filho. (2017). Hair Loss and Chemotherapy: An Overview about What You Need To Know. Trichology and Cosmetology , 2(2), e6-e8. https://doi.org/10.17140/TCOJ-2-e006

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2017): Volume 2 Issue 2 2017

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