Hair growth and dry scalp

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Hi i finished my chemo in may 08 and have about 1 -1.5 " of hair has anyone got any tips for promoting hair growth , also the front of my scalp is a little dry with a bit of dandruff?

Would welcome any tips for hair care etc, am still wearing the wig outside as it is still too short for me, plus it is a bit chilly around the head at the momment!

Best wishes to you all
Sarah66

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Hi, I used L’oreal System Professional Sensitive Lotion on my scalp when it was a bit flaky. It’s available as a professional product from hairdressers, but you can get if off a lot of the internet sites that sell hair stuff. I also found the Vitamin E moisturising spray mist from the Body Shop good as well. I used it on my scalp every day when I was bald and it has the added bonus of smelling like rose petals.

Keep your head warm in the current chilly snap lol!

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actually my hair has just started coming back in with a vengance. I’ve been massaging vit E oil into the scalp which may be helping, I know it certainly helps with dry skin as I learnt about it from dealing with eczma.

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Hi Sarah66

I was told by a friend that thsi stuff is great

ukhairdressers.com/store/details.asp?ID=tmhlst

I have just finished the epi and Im hoping my hair will start growing soon. May have to try it myself.

Take care

Angela

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Hi Sarah,

I have been recommended by friends to try Nioxin hair products.

Appararently they were used by Kylie Minogue as her hair grew back. It is expensive at £38 for a System 2 Starter pack so I’m still thinking about it! I saw it online for this price at a site called salon lines. Other places seemed to be around £42 or more.

My hair has only just reached barely 2mm all over and I hope to wear my wig until it is much longer.

Have you found your wig slipping or becoming difficult to wear in any way as your hair grows back?

Marisa

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Hi Marisa

Yes my wig does seem to be slipping and moving a bit, i suppose with a little more hair it will not be so secure, i will see how long it is after xmas but too short a t momment to do out, mind you Posh spice looks ok!!!

Regards
Sarah

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for my itchy scalp I use Free & Lovely and it seems to do the trick - I don’t have dandruff, just the itchyness. Plus it makes my hair really soft.

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I had a flaky scalp after brain radiation and was prescribed Polytar. This worked very well, although it doesn’t smell very nice - it’s the same smell as cold tar soap.
Love, Lynn