Coping with Hair Loss
There are many ways to cope with hair loss...this article shows you how.
If you have been dealing with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy as a part of your treatment, then chances are you have experienced thinning of the hair, partial hair loss, or even complete hair loss. Keep in mind that some medications do not cause any hair loss at all but many will not only cause the scalp hair to fall out but also eyelashes, eyebrows, and public hair. Typically, this type of hair loss occurs within the first three weeks after treatment and the results can be devastating.
Although hair will grow back eventually, the mental aspect of coping with hair loss can be a challenging aspect of the disease. In most cases, hair loss from chemotherapy comes on slowly. Remember, the level of hair loss or thinning will depend on the drug being given, the dosage, personal reaction to the drug, and if you have had any previous treatment.
Although for many people this type of loss is traumatic, keep reminding yourself that once the anti-cancer drugs stop, the hair will grow back. When your hair does grow back, you may find differences. For instance, it is common for hair to grow back curly or even a different color. However, what you would typically find is the hair growing back as fast as it grew before, meaning in about six months or so, you would again have a healthy head of hair. The challenge is coping in the interim.
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The first thing is to understand whether the drug you will be given is the kind of drug that could cause hair loss so you will know what to expect and be prepared emotionally. Then, to soften the blow of hair loss, you might go ahead and cut your hair short. To slow the process, we suggest you use a gentle shampoo, good conditioner, and wear a hair net at night while sleeping. In addition, avoid putting chemicals on your hair such as a permanent or color, brush or comb your hair gently, and only air dry.
Once your hair has fallen out, you can begin to wear scarves, hats, or even a wig. However, if you plan to wear a wig, it would be highly beneficial to choose one prior to having the chemotherapy so your color, length, and texture can be matched perfectly. That way, as you wear the wig, you will look and feel more like your normal self. You might also speak to your doctor about other medications that can be used with the chemotherapy to help with the hair loss. The bottom line is that your hair will grow back. Therefore, be patient during the difficult time, having hope for the future.
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