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Towson, MD

I've been having chemo for 10 weeks now and when my hair started coming out in clumps, my stylist shaved my head. My hair continued to grow very slowly. The stubble pulled when I wore scarves and it actually hurt so I shaved my head closer with a razor. I loved the smoothness but now it's grown again (maybe 1/8") and it itches like crazy. I don't have a rash but the oncology nurse said to use moisturizer which helps for about an hour.

I still have itching daily and if anyone has had the same… read more

January 29, 2017
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A MyBCTeam Member

I had complete pimple like outbreak over my whole head and a little itching but also extremely tender. I bought 100% tea tree oil and wiped my scalp a couple of times a day. It calmed everything down and it's also all natural. Good luck!

January 31, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

Coconut oil. I was using coconut oil like every 2 o 3 hours . I hope that will help.

February 3, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

Like you when my hair started to fall out my stylist shaved my head. I found out from the lady who fitted me for a wig that the pain and intense itching was normal and she suggested shampoo on a face washer and use it like a loofah on my scalp. I did this every day and wow what a difference. My oncologist is floored by how thick my hair is now. I hope this helps.
Wishing you all the best in your journey.

February 3, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

I used coconut oil faithfully. I also washed my head with baby shampoo & used a wet/dry baby brush to keep the circulation flowing. Castor oil has helped as it grows back as well.

February 2, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

So glad the coconut oil worked!

February 2, 2017

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