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How long does it take for hair to fall out on AC Chemo once it starts shedding
Hi girls
I am on day 19 of AC chemo and while i have had some hair loss since day 11 it has finally started to shed seriously today and especially tonight. I was hoping someone could help advise me...
Hi Jel
The falling out process was less than a week for me and I was shedding at a similar rate to you. Every time I rubbed my head huge clumps fell off. My pillow looked like a furry animal every morning.
Even though I shaved it, my scalp really hurt for 2 weeks. I took panadol every day for the pain. The itchy pain doesn't last and it isn't as bad when your hair starts growing back either (mine has only just started growing back).
A smart lady on this site (can't remember who), decided to vacuum her head when it started shedding. Seemed to have done wonders for her. I figure, why not try it !
Best of luck xo