Hi everyone I finished chemo on the 21st July and practically list all of my hair except for a few wispy bits of hair , just wondering how long it takes for hair to start growing back , and if there is anything I can do to encourage hair growth, and is it best to shave of the wispy bits and start a fresh wirh no hair at all ....any advice would be appreciated....thanks
Hi Brunette 23
I finished chemo on 1st April . I had to be patient waiting for return of hair it takes a while . Sending pic of 8 weeks after finishing and another of now . It has come back curly so be prepared. You may be used to curls but my hair was fine and straight I treat it gently no products just shampoo and conditioner and no hot brushes etc as want it to get stronger first. Hope all 'grows' well
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Barbara
Would be interested to hear how that works if you buy that Barb, menopause thinned out my hair, now I wonder if I will lose more with Letrozole x
I will let you know as it is a real downer to have this thinning hair. I don’t want to use minoxidil although it is supposed to help but I don’t think I would be compliant rubbing this over my head everyday. The helmet is expensive but if you don’t see results in a year you get $$ back. There is a restocking fee but I am going to give it a try. A gift to me!!
Barbara
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