The men and women affected in the case presented above received up to 14 times the safe level of radiation. Under normal circumstances it is very rare, if not impossible, to lose hair due to CT scans. It is unlikely that you should need to consider a wig as there are hair loss treatments available that are likely to prove more effective. However, depending on a few other factors, you may not need to do anything.

Radiation therapy causes localised hair loss but it usually grows back within a few months, provided the hair follicles are not scarred. Keep in mind that hair loss is very often a multi-factorial condition, particularly in women, and that there may be other elements influencing hair growth patterns. If normal hair growth does not resume, or you are quite concerned about your current hair loss, I would encourage you to visit the centre for a consultation or take advantage of our online consultation service to pinpoint the true cause and identify what you can do to get your hair back on track.