Hair loss

Hi, I was diagnose with Stage IV metastatic Her2 positive breast cancer last November.  I had 8 doxi chemo treatments and am now on Phesgo every three weeks.  I am 47 and was first diagnose three years ago.  My hair has been incredibly slow to grow and my eyebrows show no real signs of coming back.  I use Latisse on my eyelashes and that has helped immensely.  About 6 weeks ago I took the plunge and got nano brows which is like a semi permanent tattoo for eyelashes.The are incredibly real looking.  I have to go back for a touch up and they are not perfect but they make me feel more confident.  I also take Viviscal (vitamins) at night and I do think it helps with hair growth.  I don't think this issue is talked about enough.  Of course I am happy that is seems my treatment s working for now but it is really hard to deal with how I look now. Insurance pays for the Latisse but the brows were on me and they were about $700.  I would recommend looking into that.  You are not alone.  It feels shallow to talk about my hair when the treatment is saving my life but it is an issue. I wish you nothing but the best and remember, you are not alone in this.

Maybe you could get eyebrow tattoos? Though I notice all the female newscasters on TV seem to have all theirs plucked out and re-drawn higher up. You may be more in fashion than you realise! I hope your hair grows back soon. I have heard there is a treatment called "Regaine", though i don't know if it works for chemo hair loss. Maybe ask a pharmacist?

Hi Maggie,

I have been using castor oil on my eyebrows and they've grown back really well. I know you can use it on your hair too, use it like a hair mask, keep it on for an hour or so and then wash your hair as normal.  My rod straight hair is growing back curly! I only finished my chemo in June so have a way to go with hair growth but my whole head now has thick, healthy looking hair. Hope this helps and am so glad to hear you are otherwise well 3 years on!

Thank u