CHANGES IN SCALP HAIR ROOTS AS A MEASURE OF TOXICITY FROM CANCER CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC DRUGS

[摘要] Structural damage of human scalp hairs occurs following the administration of a variety of cancer chemotherapeutic drugs. A close correlation is found between hair root damage and hematologic signs of drug toxicity. The hair is a sensitive indicator of the toxic effects of these drugs. Examination of hair roots can be useful in the clinical management of patients receiving chemotherapeutic drugs.