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Sore Head...
Hi everyone, not sure if this is actually related to my BC treatment or not, but this afternoon I scratched my scalp as it was itchy and OMFG it hurt, it feels like as if I have a huge bruise on my head, as if I have hit my head on something or something has been smashed over my head, it is at the crown sort of on top but at the back, if that makes sense, should I go get it checked out or am I just worrying for nothing and it is a side effect of Chemo, I have only had one dose of Chemo and that was on the 19th July, with my next one due next Thursday the 9th August.... Has this happened to anyone else, is it common, is not common, should I worry??? Thank you in advance for any advice given...
Cheers
Wendy xox
Cheers
Wendy xox
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- I clipped mine after I got the baby bald rub around the back and sides. I wish I had left it at a number 3 or 4 as I now have a terrible shaving rash to accompany the sensitive head. My oncology doctor has put me on antibiotics to help with folliculitis and something like phenergan at night to stop the itching. Helps with sleeping so that’s a plus. The really short hair feels like Velcro on most fabrics, including my pillow case but I have sometimes used a flexible cold pack to lie on. Bliss!! Am leaving it uncovered as much as possible to air. This skin on my face is very sweaty, pimply and patchy too. Not good for the mental well-being at the moment as funky hair and clear skin was my ‘thing’.
- @Schwen Glad you had it clipped. I did that the day after my first chemo treatment. As Sister said, anything that gives you some control ...
I understand your grieving for your hair. I've always loved my hair and hated the prospect of having it fall out in bits. After 20 weeks of chemo, mine is starting to grow back - just a couple of mm.
A lot of people find that body hair takes longer than head hair to go - and some things, such as eyebrows and lashes, can depart even after chemo is over.
Take great care of yourself. - Yes I agree...shaving it gives s some control back. You look great.
- Anything that gives you some control during this is a good thing.
- As you can see by the above picture i did it today, and i felt good cause i was in control, there was no tears, and its now as smooth as it can be, and yes @primek I cried more last week about my hair then i did about my boob, or even the diagnosis, no idea why lol....but in a way i feel more in control now, and suppose liberated, dont know why....thank you all so much for your support and kind word it helps immensely, by the way @kmakm where would i look into the crown henna, i am very interested...
Cheers
Wendy xox - I cried more about my hair than my breasts. So don't feel silly. It all feels a bit unreal until it starts to happen.
- I went to a hipster barber Wendy. The thinking being I wouldn't get any 'pity face' (I didn't). They gave me the biggest gin and tonic I've ever had to sip while it was happening and comped the entire thing! So kind.
I also found the spots where it hurt was where the hair came out. It was really weird when most of it had come out, and when I'd been barbered down to virtually nothing, I'd have these odd patches of painful stubble. They came away in the end. Mostly rubbed off on the pillow.
You do what feels right for you. There's a freedom in being bald. I quite enjoyed it. Wouldn't choose it but as a life experience, not the worst one I've had! K xox - Lots of ways to cover up if you want to - caps, beanies, scarves, wigs or if you have it, you can go a crown henna as @kmakm did.
- At least you won't have to sweep it up!
