Hi,
Since my hair started falling out, my scalp is quite sensitive and itchy. I've cut my hair short, but it hasn't really helped. Any advice please?
Hi LuckyD
Sorry to hear you’re having trouble with your scalp care.
Have you looked at the Look Good Feel Better workshops? I participated last week on hair loss and they had really good ideas of how to help alleviate itchiness
https://lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk/hair-loss-scalp-care-new-growth-workshop/
They are online so easy to access. There are also some good U Tube videos from Cancer Hair care who actually lead the LGFB workshop. Tea tree oil seems to be the magic ingredient but check for how to use it
https://www.cancerhaircare.co.uk/
Ive only just started chemo so no hair loss yet but very soon I’ll be experiencing it as I’m on EC
Hope you find something to help
Kaza1
i would recommend some good quality jojoba oil and applying and massaging gently. when my hair first started falling my scalp felt tight, so i bought those rubber head massager thingies and jojoba and massaged a bit to ease the tightness
. i also on used shampoo like once every three weeks, just warm water mostly because hardly any hair and chemo dries u up anyway.
i also made so e rosemary water to spray on.
Hi
I finished my chemotherapy, hair now growing back. I used Uklash hair serum, also health by nature rosemary shampoo and conditioner ,even when I lost my hair I carried on using this shampoo and conditioner , I did not have any problems with my scalp. I did shave my hair straight off as soon as it started falling out.
basically just boil fresh rosemary for a few mins then let steep.
from web, it will turn a reddish colour
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