I started FEC75 two weeks ago today and my hair is really shedding now. I had it cut in a bob last week from mid shoulder length so that it didn’t tangle too much. I was told to brush it often for the same reason but my scalp is really sore and tender. It almost feels as though it has been burnt. Any ideas for soothing it and does anyone have any experience of how long the tenderness lasts.
Hi, I used a wide tooth comb or shower comb, no brushing and tugging at hair.Wash in tepid water using a pH balance shampoo only a few times a week and pat not rub dry.When your hair does come out be gentle with your scalp. I also wore a soft pull on hat to sleep in, it caught hair and stopped it going all over my pillow.You will be fine, I was ?
Hello, my scalp was sore until all the hair came out then it gradually got better. I used to wash the scalp with baby shampoo and rub olive oil (the kind you get from the chemist) into it. I also wore a thin cap in bed. It does get better. Good luck
Thanks for the input. Have cut my hair myself today to about an inch long as it is falling out so quickly and everything was covered in it . Scalp is still very tender. Wore my wig for the first time outside today I felt so self conscious and it was pulling on the hair hence the reason for cutting it.
I didn’t think I would feel so upset about it but I do. I suppose like everything else you get used to it and hopefully it is only temporary. Have tried wearing a scarf but I either look like a pirate or as if I am about to tell someones fortune!!!
Aqueous cream has worked for me. Costs about £5 for a large pot fom the chemist. I rubbed this in whenever scalp was sore. I also got some cetraben cream from my chemo unit when I told them I had. Sore scalp. Hope this helps x
Hi all
Havent been on here for a week or so as just had seconf chemo and felt rough - but still not as bad as expected. I’m so tearful this time and the hair loss thing has upset me so much more than I expected I almost feel ashamed at the fuss I’m making.
My son is coming up tomorrow and is going to shave my head if i can let him but honestly it couldn’t look any worse. I’m so worried it wont grow back as female baldness runs in the family.