(HealthDay News) -- For women, a diagnosis of cancer often signals the possibility of losing their hair. While hair loss varies in different women, it is often lost within two weeks of starting chemotherapy.
The American Cancer Society offers these tips for women who are upset about hair loss:
Before women wear a wig, they should gently brush and wash their own hair, and avoid using heat-styling products. The scalp should be protected when going outside in extreme weather conditions.