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A few days after your first cycle of chemotherapy, your hair may start to fall out. This is a phenomenon called alopecia. Several accompanying measures can help you in this phase. Among others, there are dermo-cosmetics to take care of your scalp.
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The principle of chemotherapy? To destroy the cancer cells that are spreading excessively. Unfortunately, this treatment will also impact healthy cells, such as those in the hair bulb. As a result, hair falls out. This loss can be more or less sudden, depending on the molecules administered. Therefore, in some cases, no alopecia is reported.
The resistance of the hair and the dosage of chemotherapy can also play a role, as well as the wearing of a cold cap to prevent hair loss. In some people, itching and tingling of the scalp occur.
After the chemotherapy has finished, hair starts to grow back downy. This can take three to six months, at a rate of about 1 cm per month. Most of the time, hair grows back the same. Sometimes it can grow back differently: thinner, whiter. Pigmentation and thickness return to normal after a few months. During regrowth, avoid chemical dyes for at least six months. Choose vegetable dyes to avoid irritation and allergies. And don't hesitate to ask your oncologist or socio-aesthetician for advice on which products to choose if you are in doubt.
Hair on the body, head, eyelashes and eyebrows grows back a few weeks to a few months after treatment has ended.
Preferred shampoos and treatments
then leave it for three to eight days to give your scalp time to rest. Do not wash your hair too regularly and use a shampoo for sensitive scalps.
the heat of the hairdryer can irritate and dry out your scalp and make your hair more fragile. Avoid curlers, plaits or braids and straightening until your hair is stronger.
After chemotherapy, the scalp is weakened. To care for it you can use a gentle shampoo for sensitive scalps or a cleansing oil. If itching occurs, gently massage a moisturiser or restoring balm into the scalp or parting of your hair. This daily step will protect it from the cold, wind or pollution for example. Another advantage is that moisturising your skin will help to remove any small flakes that may appear. A massage to be performed once or twice a day to soothe and relax your scalp... and yourself!
After your first few sessions of chemotherapy, your hair may start to fall out. Cutting your hair beforehand is recommended i.e. cutting it as short as 1 cm. Even though it is temporary, hair loss is difficult to cope with. Don't hesitate to ask someone close to you to accompany you; they will be there to support you. You can approach a hair technician, a hairdresser or a beautician, who will be able to help you during this stage and answer your questions. If you want to go to your usual hairdresser, ask for an appointment at the end of the day so that you can be alone in the salon. If you want to do it at home, having a friend or relative with you will help.
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