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Hair loss is a common side effect during chemotherapy and can also affect other hairy areas of the body. Hair loss generally begins 2-3 weeks after the first treatment session, but this period can vary from person to person. There is no harm in using accessories such as wigs, bandanas, or scarves once hair loss has started. Hair loss can have psychologically distressing effects on patients. Therefore, it is important for patients not to hesitate to share their feelings with their loved ones or healthcare professionals. Your doctor will provide you with detailed information about whether the chemotherapy drugs used will cause hair loss. It should be remembered that this side effect is generally completely temporary, and hair and other body hair will begin to regrow after the completion of chemotherapy treatment. In fact, it has been observed that in some patients, hair may grow back thicker after chemotherapy. Regarding methods such as medications or cold caps (scalp cooling) thought to help prevent hair loss, it is recommended that patients seek information from their doctor and act in accordance with their guidance.