My Scalp Hurts

I shaved to a number 1 blade and glad I did as my hair was to my shoulders and curly. My chemo start was 4th June and I wear ca soft bamboo cap and I am finding it full of little hairs now. It is still upsetting  and I had as good cry today.  If it is too hard  even with these little hairs I have, I will go back later in the week to have it tidied up. Thinking of you @Locksley  x

I went for soft cotton sleep caps - my scalp felt more comfortable and I could empty out all the short hairs in the morning! 

I was advised to buy satin pillow cases for the scalp tenderness and it was great advice. It really helped especially after it was clippered and I had weeks of patchy stubble before it all fell out. 

Knowing your hair is going to fall out is one thing. Finding out that it feels like it's being ripped from your head is another.

I'm a big advocate for the shave. That first shower with a bald head is amazing. I've also found it quite empowering--making the decision rather than waiting for the inevitable. Mxx

Thank you all for your comments.  It really is so very helpful.  This afternoon when I showered and washed my hair I had the first chunk of my hair come out in my hands.   Oh No I say out loud even though I knew it would come out sooner or later.   I will make an appointment during the week to have it shaved off.   I don't have to have much more of that pain it was awful.  Hubby and I had no sleep because having my head / hair on the pillow was torture.   Sending hugs xxx

It’s tough making the decision to whip it all off but it makes your scalp feel wonderful. That very tender skin will thank you.

Hi, Yes my started to fall out everywhere you could see where I had been LOL. When i was in hospital I wore a turban and all my hair got knotted so the lovely nurse said I have clippers in my bag, if you want I can shave it for you. I decided to go ahead and let her do it and was so happy that I did, it was a bit of a shock but I handled it ok. For me my hair was a very important part of me, so had to come to terms with it quickly. I am now looking forward to seeing what grows back after all the treatments? sending hugs xx

It is the sign that your hair is about to fall! I didn’t shave mine but I suspect the soreness will continue until most of the hair has gone from the follicles. I just had mine cut very short. Either shaving or short saves a lot of mess! Best wishes.