Battling the bald

Hi  and welcome to the online community

Although I'm not a member of this group I was passing and noticed that you hadn't had any replies. By replying to you it will bump your post back to the top of the page where it may be seen by someone who understands how you feel and will reply to you.

While you're waiting for replies you might like to take a look at this information on options that you have if you have hair loss.

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Hi, like you, I started losing my hair just before my second treatment, and shaved it off also. It didn't completely come out but looked awful, esp with the loss of eyebrows and lashes. I wore stretch beanie hats throughout my treatment and after, I wore eye liner which took the bare look off eyes. To be honest it didn't bother me as much as I thought it would maybe as it was over the winter and could hide beneath hats. Once your treatment stops it will grow back quickly, I'm 3 months post treatment and haven't worn my head coverings for 3  weeks now. People do look but sod 'em! 

Hi thunder woman,

I've not had your treatment but I just wanted to let you know about the 'look good feel better' sessions that are offered around the country,  your hospital, the Macmillan helpline or local maggies centre should be able to point you in the right direction. I've heard great things about them, they give you a swag bag of different cosmetics and give you make up and head dressing tips.

lots of love

xxx

Thunderwoman it's a big change that's why. When your mind adjust to it your whole mind body and spirit will accept and you will see your beautiful face looking back at you and you won't feel ugly anymore.  I found when I got into the treatment I forgot all about the bald head and I felt too poorly to even think about it and then I started to get cozy about it and I felt empowerment and felt pretty again and felt I got to know myself on a much deeper level .. I hope this helps I am here for you if you need me wishing you all the best xx