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All patients were treated for 12 min, twice weekly with a pulsed electrostatic field. Quantitative hair loss was measured by photographic assessment, and manual hair count. Quality of life assessment was conducted at the end of the study.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:italic>Results<\/jats:italic>: Twelve out of 13 participants had good hair retention throughout the chemotherapy period and afterwards. 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