Tender scalp

Hi,I'm due for my 2nd Chemo next week for breast cancer.
I am still holding onto my hair at the moment,but today my scalp feels really tender to touch.
I have read online that while on Chemo,this could be a sign of the hair follicles dying and your hair could go in a few days time?
Has anyone else experienced this before losing their hair.
I am still holding onto my hair at the moment,but today my scalp feels really tender to touch.
I have read online that while on Chemo,this could be a sign of the hair follicles dying and your hair could go in a few days time?
Has anyone else experienced this before losing their hair.
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PositiveLady10 Posts: 24 ✭
Hi Lou,I knew I should have asked you haha.
It is 2 weeks since my 1st Chemo,so I am expecting the inevitable.
As I had quite long hair 2 weeks ago and have had it cut drastically short,I am finding it quite hard to shave it off before it falls out.
I have various hats,scarfs and as you know my new wig ready,I will let you know when I'm brave enough to do it.Take care .
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PositiveLady10 Posts: 24 ✭
Lou,I've uploaded my photo now,this was taken this time last year on holiday in Fuerteventura,who knew "what a difference a year would make" !!!!0
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Yes, definitely! I went through this when I began to lose my hair two weeks after starting chemo.
My scalp was very tender, and I was told it was as the follicles were dying and the hair was about to fall out.
Once the hair is gone, the pain does stop. I would recommend shaving it off as it starts to become patchy. I think seeing it in clumps on a pillow or back of the chair is upsetting enough.
I am sorry it is causing you pain, I understand how it feels.
Lou x
Hi Barbara,
Hahaha, you made me laugh! You know me, the one-stop shop! haha.
Bless you, it really is so hard. You are very brave to get your hair cut short already, it is so drastic, but at least your hair will grow back. It will, eventually, and a lot of people find their hair is thicker than before. You may even get a new colour!
Please let me know how it goes, hang in there, you are doing brilliantly!
Sending hugs
Lou x
Barbara, where's your pic? Technical hitch somewhere!
Also, not quite sure why all your posts are coming up as accepted answer??
You are making me chuckle.
I love Fuerteventura, its beautiful. Although a very long time since we went. I think the island has had a lot of development over the years. But still beautiful I am sure.
Lou x
Thats my fault regarding my posts coming up as accepted answer as I've been pressing Yes to did this answer your question ..... Haha what a nutter,I won't press that next time!!!
Lovely photo, you have red in your hair I see. I used to be a red head.
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I will soon have a red head ...... but no hair 😢 😢
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I have been streaming with cold for 48 hrs, and can't see properly! So sorry!
I meant to put a crying face, supporting you!
Lou xxx
Hair coming out in clumps this morning..... here it goes x
Don't! I feel bad enough already at my mistake! 🤓 Got my reading glasses on!
Bless you, I am hurting with you. I can feel it. This is temporary, it will pass.
xxx
This was me having my hair shaved off Oct 2015