How long does it take to grow hair after chemo for breast cancer

Hair usually grows around one and a half to two and a half months after the end of chemotherapy for breast cancer. After stopping chemotherapy, the hair will grow gradually when the chemotherapy drugs are not damaging the healthy cells, the exact time varies from person to person. Appropriate stimulation of blood circulation in the scalp is conducive to the growth and reproduction of cells in the hair layer after chemotherapy, thus making hair grow fast and thick after chemotherapy. Therefore, you can use wooden comb and scalp massage to stimulate the blood circulation of the scalp, and at the same time, it can reduce the hair follicles being blocked by sebaceous glands and sweat glands’ secretions, and then promote the growth of hair. After breast chemotherapy, the patient’s body is weak, so we can give appropriate amount of protein-rich foods, such as sea cucumbers, sea fish, shrimp, lean meat, eggs, dairy products and other foods to supplement adequate nutrition. You can give medicines to replenish qi and blood, such as Si Jun Zi Tang, so as to play the role of supporting the root of the problem, which can help to promote the growth of hair. Pay attention to rest, ensure enough sleep and avoid staying up late. At the same time, pay attention to maintain a relaxed mood, appropriate release of pressure, so as not to be in a long-term anxiety. Patients should maintain a good state of mind, which is conducive to the recovery of the condition, and actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment.