Palbociclib side effects

FormerMember
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I start my second cycle of palbociclib today I have noticed my scalp is itchy and have noticed slightly more hair coming out when I brush it not a lot but enough for me to notice my problem is  I need my roots done is it OK to go to the hairdresserand get my hair dyed I've used colour mousse but dosent do the job  thanks skyliz

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hello Skyliz, I've been taking Palbociclib for 22 months now.  My hair has thinned considerably but as mine was very thick to start with, no one else seems to think its a problem except me.  I use Plantur 39 shampoo which seems to lessen the amount of hair coming out.  I'm not sure about colouring it then, hopefully someone else can advise on that.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Just don’t bleach it, I’ve always had mine done and been fine, but since started Palbo my hair has snapped off, as well as thinning - not a good look! 

  • I’ve been on Palbo 27months. My hair was thick but fine at start. Within 2 weeks noticed it thinning and my pony tail halved in size. My husband noticed but probably because I was asking him on a weekly basis. At one point he remarked that it was a bit wispy- that did not go down well. 

    Anyway I have been to hairdresser on a 3 monthly basis and she has used a much weaker dye and sadly would not go with highlights due to bleach. I have taken her advice obvs and I think it has not got any worse. I tend to wash it less frequently as really it doesn’t get greasy at all. I use Kerastase Densifique mousse serum etc. Not sure if it makes any difference but at the price it should!

    All the best. 

    Mxx