Sun Protection for hair loss?

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Hello all, 

I hope everyone is doing as well as they can be today? 

I am due to start chemo imminently and have been told by my consultant I am almost certain to lose my hair. I just wondered if anyone can recommend a good sunscreen suitable to protect my scalp, or give any tips on whether sunscreen is advisable on such new, probably sensitive skin? 

I absolutely appreciate I am overthinking this Rofl I think I have lots of nervous energy waiting for treatment to start so getting fixated on the weirdest things! 

Thank you! 

Sam xx

  • Hi Sam  

    I have lived with a rare skin Lymphoma for coming up to 26 years and during my various treatments I lost my hair three times……. so I am open to skin cancer so sun protection is important…….. but a simple factor 50 sun block did the job for me…..

    I just went into my local pharmacy and talked with pharmacist and ask what was the best factor 50 at the time

    Mike (Thehighlander)

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  • Hello Mike, 

    Thank you so much for your reply, I think I will take myself off to the Pharmacy once the scalp starts to overtake the hair! As I say, it's all totally overthinking on my part but it's good to know I don't need any specific stuff. 

    Thank you again Relaxed️

    Sam x