jessicahsmom Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 HI everyone, I just got off the phone with my mom and she said that her hair is starting to fall out. She did want me to ask about her scalp being really sore and sensitive. Nothing we have read mentions a sore scalp. I would appreciate any feedback..thanks Jessica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 A very sensitive sore scalp was one of my big bothers after chemo. I had long hair which may have contributed to the discomfort when the hair came out. My scalp hurt more than any other chemo side effect. None of the nurses could make a suggestion and one onc i asked ignored me all together. I guess they don't know what to suggest for help so are silent. Yes, it is a problem and I feel for your mom. My husband shaved my head and that helped tremendously instead of letting it come out slowly. I wish i had know sooner into chemo to have it cut off. my best wishes and prayers for your mom. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I heard one woman say that she needed to use a mild shampoo, as everything else really irritated her skin. Maybe this might help??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmm17 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 My Mom also had this problem. She shaved her head and it helped a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanIverson Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I, too had a sore scalp when my hair began to fall out and found some relief in shaving it off. Once shaved I got small, red irritations at the hair line, I believe these came from the rough wig liners. I finally got some relief by washing my scalp daily with a mild shampoo and after drying it applying a coat of Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion followed by a layer of heavy duty sunscreen. I also gave up the wigs in favor of cotton hats except when I leave the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I remember my scalp tingling-kind of like a light burning sensation. The first time it happened-hair coming out-I went to the beauty shop and had them cut it short. It all fell out later-within a few weeks. The second time I sat on the back porch and ran my hands thru it and let it blow off in the wind. The birds used it that spring for nests I believe Some of you may remember Jennifer from out near Washington DC, she and I laughed about that one. She did the same thing. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessicahsmom Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 Hi everyone, I just have one quick question? I finally talked my mom into cutting her hair short and shaving it all off. Problem is her hair is growing back and she is wondering if she needed to keep shaving the stubble or let it grow? Her scalp is feeling better without hair but, will it get sore as new hair comes in? Thanks for any help you give me..Jessica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 It wasn't losing the hair on my scalp that caused the most irritation for me. Enough said. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 My mom also has a sensitive scalp from chemo. Mild shampoo helped her as well like others mentioned. To reduce or eliminate the irritation from wearing wigs, hats and scarves, there is a catalogue called "tlc" (somehow associated with the American Cancer Society) -- in that catalogue there are soft scalp liners that provide protection for the sensitive scalp and also help reduce the slipping around of hats and such on a hair-challenged head. Don't know about the regrowth question. Hope this helps, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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