Hi...I was diagnosed with breast cancer June '05, finished all treatment and my hair is coming in curly, dry and unmanageable...Any suggestions on what I can try? My hair used to be long, straight and silky. It's now a mess. I have had about 3 hair cuts...it's a frizzy dry mess. Thanks for any tips.
2007-03-12 16:30:55 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
It should go back to normal after all the 'post cancer' hair grows out. Mine came back really wavy at first, but it is completely back the way it used to be now.
Best wishes
2007-03-13 06:50:09 · answer #1 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-05 16:34:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know just how you feel! I finished my treatment in 2004. My hair was always very fine and straight before chemo, but after treatment when my hair started to grow back it also came in curly - and I couldn't do anything with it. I tried a straight iron, and all kinds of product in my hair but nothing really seemed to work. My suggestion would be to go to a salon and tell them where you're at .... post chemo treatment .... and they may be able to help you with styling tips and product. It took about a year or so before my hair began to straighten out and get back to normal. Good luck to you!
2007-03-12 17:51:23 · answer #3 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a hair stylist I've seen this every time when substantial hair loss happened. Honestly I can only assume the hair papilla is affected by the chemo but don't know to what extent. I would look into a very good wig stylist. There are salons that specialize in cancer victims. Alot of wigs are awsome these days. The celebs wear them alot. I would even consider shaving your head on a regular basis until you see more normal hair return as the chemo leaves the papilla(what nourishes the hair) Try looking at Xang.com for a supplement that has helped many people with this area.
2007-03-12 17:17:52 · answer #4 · answered by rainbowmedicinewoman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hair comes curly after chemo the best way to solve this problem is start growing the hair and not cutting because the shorter the hair the more curly it would be. If you start growing your hair long like the people of the east then the long hair could be plated & knotted and by this way the curls will not be seen and after 3 or 4 years of growth the hair softens up and the curls would reduce by itself. On the other hand if you keep on cutting your hair short then this softening of hair does not take place and the curls would stay like that.
2007-03-12 18:31:56 · answer #5 · answered by ssmindia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That hair will eventually all fall out and be replaced with more "normal" hair but this does differ from person to person . My hair came back normal but very thin . Fortunately I'm a male so it just looks like I'm going bald or something . Unfortunately it's a "patience game" because your body has been poisoned by the chemo and it now has to regenerate the damaged cells . You can take good supplements which will help your body recover and restore itself . GOOD LUCK !
2007-03-13 03:17:03 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just hang in there. Your hair will return to normal, as it was before, or perhaps retain a little curl. The frizzy mop will not remain. After BC 16 years ago, my normally slightly wavy hair came in curly but not dry and frizzy and it lasted for about 6 months. After ovarian cancer and chemo two years ago my hair came in like yours-so kinky and curly and dry! I looked as if I had an old lady frizzy perm. I used Frizz Ease and special conditioner but nothing helped very much. After 6 months, the curls calmed down. My hair is now very thick and slightly curly-a BIG improvement! So. just wait, it will improve.
2007-03-13 12:25:23 · answer #7 · answered by rhymer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most hair comes in curly after chemo from what I have seen. Consult your beautician and have her/him tell you what products are best to use to get your hair under control.
2007-03-12 16:34:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just get used to it.Sorry ,I know that this is not the answer that you want.11 years ago July 18th,2007 I had breast removed and was told to have chemotherphy .9 treatments later I had the unruley hair.Would not perm like before.So, I found a way to be happy with being alive even with unruly hair.I keep it rather short with lots of highlights.People tell me that I have beautiful hair that do not even know my story.Experiment with different styles and different highlights.Most of all enjoy life everyday.Don't just smell the Roses, look at the entire garden
I wish you well.Janie
2007-03-12 17:54:21 · answer #9 · answered by Janie M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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While genetics plays a role, there are other factors, including: hormonal imbalances, an underactive thyroid gland, nutrient deficiencies and insufficient scalp circulation.
2016-02-16 07:43:04 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋