hair loss

[sisterD]

i am wondering about losing hair....................is this a problem for those of you on treatment? should i just shave my head when i start?

[ceanothus]

Hair loss varies quite a lot in different individuals. A few seem to lose most of their hair, a few seem to lose none of it, and the rest of us lose varying amounts. I lost about 40% during my previous tx, and it looks like I will lose about that much this time too. It doesn't happen right away though, typically it only starts a little bit at about 3-4 months in, and doesn't really get noticeable until the 5th month. You may not even get enough loss to be noticeable at all, so shaving your head at the outset would be an extreme measure to take. I started tx on Oct 23, and it's only been in the last week that the hair loss is starting to really bother me. My husband isn't sure if he can even see it however, and I expect no one but my hair stylist would really notice so far - although they might all notice that my hair doesn't look as good as usual, without being sure why. I do recommend cutting it shorter eary in tx - it keeps the loss a little less noticeable and it also means shorter hairs in the drain when they do start dropping. I started tx by cutting my very long hair to about chin-length, and now that it is getting extremely thin I will soon be getting a sort of Pixie cut. I hope that will suffice to keep it looking acceptable (it did suffice during my previous tx), but if not then I may look into a wig, or a collection of cool hats. I hope you are a lucky one!

[mykids247]

I have one week left of treatment and my hair started "shedding" about two months ago. It doesnt come out in clumps just like when you blow dry the vanity and sink has a ton of hair on it and if you run your hands through it you get a hand full. I did start using nixon (I think thats it) shampoo and it REALLY makes your hair look a lot fuller when you blow it dry. I did start off with a lot of really thick straight hair and always wear it in a shortish bob hoping it stops shedding when I finish. If this is the worst price to pay for being free from this I'll gladly pay up!!!!

[sisterD]

ty and i totally agree ...... small price to pay

[sisterD]

ty for the info, i really appreciate it...................i color my hair and shaving it may be the only answer to keep it from the 2 tone haha......... but im hoping 4 the best  :)

[orphanedhawk]

If you don't have any problem with shaving your head, then it sure would be easier than picking hairs out of everything, everywhere all the time. I can't brush my teeth, wash a dish, nada without finding hair. Hair is everywhere and still falling.
You might want to wait until you see if it really does fall out or not.

[marty59]

After losing about 2/3 of my hair, I'm totally bummed and embarrased.
I have had a thick long ponytail since about 1970.
I did worry about the hair loss thing at the beginning of treatment and even had my wife cut a large amount off figuring it would be less noticeable.
I should just cut the rest off ( ponytail) and go thin and short for a while, but just can't bring myself to do it.


Guys can be vain too. :)