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Aplastic Anemia is a rare but serious disease of the blood cells. It is diagnosed by the inability of the bone marrow to synthesize RBCs, WBCs and platelets. The spongy bone marrow contains stem cells that are actively involved in Hematopoiesis.

When it comes to the matter of the legality associated with Bone marrow transplant, there are many issues to consider. The answer is a bit complicated, yet simple. Yes, the BMT is legal in India, but within some legal boundaries that have been set up by the medical branch of the government. Furthermore, there are also legal and ethical factors that are needed to be considered.

Alopecia or hair loss is the side effects of cancer treatments like chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, or bone marrow/stem cell transplants. This hair loss occurs due to the medication and treatments that affect or harm the cells that help hair grow two or three weeks into the treatment cycle and the intensity of fall tends to increase after a month. Not all cancer treatments cause hair fall and rarely is there a permanent hair loss due to cancer treatment. Usually, the hair falls and regrows and the situation is temporary, as long as the treatment goes on. In some cases, the hair grows thinner and drier or may not fall out completely or permanently.