1 Lipid-soluble hormones (steroid hormones and hormones of the thyroid gland) diffuse through the cell membranes of target cells. 2  The lipid-soluble hormone then binds to a receptor protein that, in turn, activates a DNA segment that turns on specific genes.he thyroid hormone consists of two components, thyroxine and iodine. This hormone increases the metabolism of most body cells. A deficiency of iodine in the diet leads to the enlargement of the thyroid gland, known as a simple goiter.
This will get rid of the most brittle, dry hair. You may even like to get the ends trimmed once a month or every other month until your hair returns to its normal texture. In 6 to 12 months most of your chemo curls will be gone and you'll be free to try new styles with your short hair. Enjoy your new hair.
In almost all cases of chemotherapy-induced hair loss, your hair will resume growth after treatments. 1  It may take from three to six months after therapy is completed or it may start growing back while you are still receiving chemotherapy. Believe it or not, hair loss (alopecia) due to chemotherapy is one of the most distressing side effects of chemo treatments. 2  Hair loss happens because the chemotherapy affects all cells in the body, not just the cancer cells.