Cancer Treatments and Hair Loss: What Studies Reveal

Discover how RENASCOR Laboratory supports hair regrowth after cancer treatment with REDACTIV®1, usable from the day after chemotherapy to prepare and stimulate the rebirth of your hair.

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Cancer Treatments and Hair Loss: What Studies Reveal

Cancer treatments, essential for fighting the disease, often come with visible side effects on the hair. Hair loss or alteration is one of the most feared.

At RENASCOR Laboratory, a world leader in post-oncological hair reconstruction, we have developed unique protocols to support each patient through this difficult stage and promote hair rebirth.

How Cancer Treatments Affect Your Hair

Chemotherapy

Taxanes (docetaxel, paclitaxel): cause almost systematic hair loss (90 to 100% of patients).
Anthracyclines (doxorubicin, epirubicin): lead to severe alopecia in 70 to 90% of cases.
Other protocols: some combinations cause partial hair loss in about 40 to 60% of patients.

Hormone Therapies

Tamoxifen, Anastrozole: often responsible for moderate diffuse hair loss (telogen effluvium) affecting about 20 to 40% of patients, with progressive hair thinning.

Targeted Therapies and Immunotherapies

Trastuzumab, tyrosine kinase inhibitors: hair loss is generally lighter but still affects 15 to 30% of patients, often in the form of thinning or weakened hair.

Radiotherapy

Localized on the skull, it can cause permanent hair loss in the irradiated area.

Beyond Hair Loss: Texture and Diameter Changes

After these treatments, some patients notice a lasting change in hair texture.
The cause: the connective sheath of the follicle, which stiffens after therapeutic aggression and acts like a shrunken mold. Result: finer hair, sometimes curly when it was previously straight.

The RENASCOR Protocol for Post-Treatment Regrowth

Our expertise translates into tailored support:

REDACTIV®1: from the day after the last chemo, it promotes healing, soothes the scalp, and prepares the ground for healthy regrowth.
REDACTIV®2: then takes over, stimulating follicular activity, softening the connective sheath, and slowing degradation mechanisms related to treatments and aging.
Complementary care: sulfate and paraben-free shampoos, suitable for sensitized scalps (shampoo from RENASCOR Laboratory)
Human support: our experts, often in contact with oncology-specialized socio-hairdressers, offer listening, advice, and personalized follow-up.

Beware of Unvalidated Solutions

Some methods, such as low-frequency light therapy or laser helmets, are often presented as miracles, but no serious study has confirmed their effectiveness post-chemo.

At RENASCOR Laboratory, we prioritize scientifically validated protocols, ensuring safety and results.

Conclusion: A Possible Rebirth with Expertise and Care

Hair loss related to cancer treatments is a challenge, but it is not inevitable.

Thanks to the exclusive REDACTIV® protocols and personalized support, RENASCOR Laboratory helps you regain not only your hair but also confidence and peace of mind.