Hair growth and hairline

Daxy 2 months ago

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Hi, I have not been on the site for a while.

I went through chemo (EC & Paclitaxel) as well as radiotherapy after a lumpectomy. I tried the cold cap on my first treatment but I didn't cope well with it and stopped using it and therefore lost my hair. My hair starting growing again just over a year ago now and as much as it's grown back, even if not as thick as before, my hairline still hasn't. I used to always pull my hair back before loosing my hair but if I do that now, I look bold. I keep my hair around my face to hide it but I feel really self contient and uncomfortable about it. I also don't like my hair style.

Is the hairline taking longer to grow back? Does anybody have any experience with that? How do you deal with it? I read that you can have hair transplant but it's not covered by the NHS.

Thank you and all the best to everybody.

Irishgirl16 2 months ago

Hi, hair regrowth can be such a challenge, and I think is something that's not really talked about, but I completely understand how you're feeling. Sadly I don't have any answers about the hairline, but do you have a friendly hairdresser who you can chat to? Best wishes

Misty24 2 months ago

Hi I had the same chemo and I couldn't have the cold cap for reason beyond my control. But my hair started to fall out and I took control of it by braving the shave. I was told I rocked the baldness and looked healthy.

However, during the last 4 chemo my hair has started to regrow again, short and very light at moment and I don't like it much want to grow thicker and quicker now.... can regrowth shampoo be used to help this ? Or ia there a thing I can do to help.

I wesr hats , no wigs and use to short hairstyle so looking forward to it growing and restyling it in a fun and funky way. Would like to help it grow back thicker so I can be warm for the winter coming fast.

Daxy 2 months ago in reply to Irishgirl16

Hi sorry it took me a while to come back. My hairdresser is nice but she's not much of a stylist though. I agree hair regrowth or lack of is not a big subject. All the best

Daxy 2 months ago in reply to Misty24

Hi, Misty24, rosemary shampoo is good for hair regrowth. I did a workshop with Look Good Feel Better which helped to know more about it. I hope your hair comes back the way you want it.

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