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Head Breaking Out - Day 29
I had my 2nd round of chemo Oct 25th. Most of my hair is gone; but I have not shaved my head as yet. Today - my head has exploded in small pimples. I have been washing it every other day and keep it covered by a chemo cap during the day.
Im looking for suggestions how to care for my noggin.
Thanks!
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Follliculitis
Folliculitis is a common chemo side effect. I used a special chemo shampoo (Amazon) and blotted my head with vinegar 1-2 time/day. I smelled pickle-y for a few minutes afterwards but it really calmed things down. I got the vinegar tip from this board; others have suggested peroxide but the vinegar worked for me. Congratulations on successfully completing two rounds!
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Thank You
As always, thank you all for sharing! It's Nov 15th today and I type this as i'm getting my third round (of 6). My bumps are still here, despite using the vinegar/water solution and an aragon oil on my scalp. They're not painful, just unsightly. I will have to grab some Aveeno too next time I'm shopping.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.
Hugs,
Ethel
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Wash brushes regularly
I had the same thing happen. When I am home alone, I will go without a head covering and let my scalp breathe. If it is sunny and not too cold outside, I try to sit in the sunshine and expose my scalp (only for a few minutes due to photosensitivity due to chemo and risk for sunburn) wash anything that comes in contact with the scalp regularly from chemo caps to wigs, and if you are still using a brush, be sure to wash and let it dry as well. With time the bumps will decrease in number.
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I used straight vinegar rightEPH56 said:Thank You
As always, thank you all for sharing! It's Nov 15th today and I type this as i'm getting my third round (of 6). My bumps are still here, despite using the vinegar/water solution and an aragon oil on my scalp. They're not painful, just unsightly. I will have to grab some Aveeno too next time I'm shopping.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.
Hugs,
Ethel
I used straight vinegar right from the bottle. I also used Alra shampoo, which was developed for chemo patients. I got it on Amazon. All those things helped but honestly the bumps never entirely went away, it's all part of the Chemo Curse. Congratulations on being halfway through!
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