Does radiation make you lose your hair?
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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Radiation Causes Hair Loss
If a radiation beam is directed at a particular area, that area will lose hair. For example, if a person needs radiation on the head, she will lose her hair, according to BreastCancer.org.
On the Other: Radiation is Site-Specific
While radiation will cause hair loss when the radiation is aimed at a particular area, it will not cause it elsewhere. For example, if the radiation is directed at the breast, it will not cause hair loss on the head.
Bottom Line
Radiation does cause site-specific hair loss, and the dosage often determines if the hair loss will be temporary or permanent. When regrowth occurs, the hair may grow in a different color and texture and curlier hair is common, according to OncoLink.org.
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