Hair lost

Age63 I feel for you it’s never easy to loose your hair people will say it will grow back but that’s not the point it’s part of you your identity and losing it wasn’t easy for me either.  I think I’m afraid if it keeps falling out it means the follicles are damaged due to the chemo and I’m not sure there is much you can do apart from keep your head cool as it’s the overheating of your scalp that damages the follicles.  My scalp became very itchy and sore when my hair started coming out so I shaved it to a number 4 to make it pull less as the hair was coming out.

Hi

Please try not to worry.....easier said than done. I finished chemo 31st Jan and it continued coming out during Feb and March and even now there is still loss that I wouldn't of had if it wasn't for the chemo. What I hadn't realised was there is new growth that will take you by surprise in a few weeks.

I felt exactly the same, I wanted to keep my hair and whilst I admire the people who can just shave it off and not worry that's not me. The hardest was losing eyebrows and lashes as it made me look poorly when I actually felt ok but then the psycology takes over. But honestly my brows and lashes were gone one minute then I noticed the pigment coming back then by the end of the week they were there!!! This is when I noticed wispy hair at the sides and underneath. I did really well with cold cap I lost a lot but my hair was thick so not as noticeable. I still only wash it once a week and use a soft brush to minimise the loss or further damage. 

Stay strong xxx 

Hi Age63, so sorry it’s not easy to lose our hair. Mine came out 2 weeks after I started and I finished my chemo mid Nov and now I have a short pixie cut. It’s coming back in nicely and now doesn’t look like I lost my hair due to cancer. I don’t know if anything that can help but my hair did start to come back after 4-6 weeks so I hope you will start to see some regrowth soon.

Hi I was the same as you I thought I had got away with having chemo but my oncotype score came back and I knew then that I was going to need chemo, I'm 4 days away from having my 2nd cycle and thought I'm doing well no hair loss yet, but today I washed my hair and yes it has started hair loss.  I did cold cap first cycle and will continue to do so and see what happens,  but even when you prepare yourself for this its still hard . I have got a good wig on standby , so will see how things progress  . I wish you well and stay strong and positive this will get us all through this x

Totally understand. Started my chemo March, due 3rd cycle next Wednesday FECT. Started to lose hair several weeks ago, had it cut short, then even shorter, had it virtually shaved on Friday. Struggling with my wig, doesn't feel secure and looks like loads of hair, not natural for me at all. Wearing beanie chemo caps/scarves mostly. Hate looking at myself! 

Hi I also thought I wouldn't need chemo but my oncotype score came back and I knew that I would need chemo. I'm 4 days away fromv2nd EC cycle and thought I was doing well with no hair loss,  but today after washing my hair it has started , even though you prepare yourself for this to happen its still not a nice feeling , I cold capped on 1st cycle and will continue to do so for next few cycles and see how this progresses . I have a good wig on standby so I will wait and see. Good luck with your treatment stay strong and positive , this is what will get us all through this x

Before and after pics. Jo x