Braved it and SHAVED it

I just buzzed mine, didn't actually shave it because I am something of a bleeder and was afraid of nicking the scalp. I still shampoo with head and shoulders, even though there's not much there except a little stubble here and there, and it's unlikely I'll get dandruff any time soon. It's kind of nice though not having dandruff. Being a man I opted for no wig, however I can totally understand one from a woman's point of view (especially after all the herceptin I've had...LOL). I totally know what you mean by being gross, all the clups of hair coming out was just intolerable. I had facial hair too, a goatee and it was looking REAL ragged so I shaved it. It's kind of nice not having to shave but maybe every couple weeks for the few stubbles that show up. The only place I have hair except for the patches on my head is on my chest. It is SO weird!

Hi Pat,

i have very sensitive skin so I wanted to make sure I did not create one more problem for myself when my hair was gone. I chose to use baby shampoo and did not have any issues at all. Good luck!

Eleanor1 said:

You have been in my thoughts

You have been in my thoughts and I am so glad you took this bravely.  One big step done. I stii miss the hair but I am getting comfy with the wigs and the hats and hope that you will too. You take care and goodluck with the second. My prayers and hugs to you Pat!

My chemo nurse stressed how sensitive the skin on a newly-bald scalp is, and suggested using baby shampoo, which I did all through chemo.  Nothing fancy -- just Johnson's Baby Shampoo from the drugstore.

Also keep your eye out for any itchy red bumps on your scalp, which can be folliculitis.  Not everybody has this issue, but if you do, tell your doctor right away -- they have prescription creams that clear it up quickly, but of course they work better if started early.

(One of the women here mentioned that the prescription they gave her was for a foam, not a cream, and that it felt like putting whipped cream on her head....I'm still convinced she just had chemo brain, and was actually putting whipped cream on her head -- so hey, you might try that! :-) :-) :-)

Traci

Also 15 Days After First Chemo Just Pulled Out Most With A Glass Of Wine And Had My Husband Shaved The Rest

It Was Not As Bad As I Thought. It Feels And Looks Real Funny But I'm Going With It (The Husband Said He Likes It And That Helps)

I Think I Will Also Try Some Baby Oil.

Gabe N Abby Mom said:

You're right, it is a brave

You're right, it is a brave step.  I felt much better after buzzing my head, no more hair everywhere.  And that 'wore my hair in a too tight pony tail for too long' feeling went away too.

This is the third time I've been bald, and I've never found anything better than Johnson's baby shampoo.  I still buy the smallest bottle, because I need so little.  I also keep hoping I'll get my thick hair back and will need regular shampoo again....maybe I'll try whipped cream.  LOL.

Hugs,

Linda

You are brave!  I remember someone posting on here about using a lint brush, I think, on her head after she shaved it.  Does anyone remember why she used it?  I thought it might be helpful if someone could remember.

Hugs, Jan

Jeannene said:

I Too Shaved It

Also 15 Days After First Chemo Just Pulled Out Most With A Glass Of Wine And Had My Husband Shaved The Rest

It Was Not As Bad As I Thought. It Feels And Looks Real Funny But I'm Going With It (The Husband Said He Likes It And That Helps)

I Think I Will Also Try Some Baby Oil.

Wishing you good luck with your treatments!

Hugs, Diane