I am BALD BABY!?!
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Hey there, bald baby!
Good for you for taking control -- it's SO much better to "go bald" on YOUR terms, not the drugs' terms!
With my chemo nurse's approval, I bought Johnson's Baby Shampoo, and used that on my head all through chemo and until I had enough hair to style. I figured -- it's made for sensitive little bald heads, so it'd probably be good for mine! And the familiar scent from my childhood was comforting to me.
Watch your scalp for itchy red bumps -- folliculitis, which is very common. Let your doctor know if you get this -- they can give you a prescription acne medication that works for most people to clear it right up.
Finally...if you decide to "go naked" (I always did, when I was indoors), BE SURE that your little scalp NEVER sees any sun! The last thing that virgin baby skin needs is a sunburn!
Traci0 -
Buff It Baby
Feels good doesn't it? Just take care of you new found freedom as if is baby skin though. If your out and about and not wearing any type of head cover be sure to put sun screen on. Nothing worse than a red hot head. Just wash you head as you would wash your face. Not much different. Remember, there is no where for the sweat to go but down, that is the only thing that got to me during the summer and being bald. Enjoy. Kathryn0 -
I used aveeno baby shampooScotch Freckles said:Buff It Baby
Feels good doesn't it? Just take care of you new found freedom as if is baby skin though. If your out and about and not wearing any type of head cover be sure to put sun screen on. Nothing worse than a red hot head. Just wash you head as you would wash your face. Not much different. Remember, there is no where for the sweat to go but down, that is the only thing that got to me during the summer and being bald. Enjoy. Kathryn
I used aveeno baby shampoo and I have sensative skin. I was also pretty cold in the winter with no hair, I wore a sleep cap around the house. and nothing at night.0 -
ThanksTraciInLA said:Hey there, bald baby!
Good for you for taking control -- it's SO much better to "go bald" on YOUR terms, not the drugs' terms!
With my chemo nurse's approval, I bought Johnson's Baby Shampoo, and used that on my head all through chemo and until I had enough hair to style. I figured -- it's made for sensitive little bald heads, so it'd probably be good for mine! And the familiar scent from my childhood was comforting to me.
Watch your scalp for itchy red bumps -- folliculitis, which is very common. Let your doctor know if you get this -- they can give you a prescription acne medication that works for most people to clear it right up.
Finally...if you decide to "go naked" (I always did, when I was indoors), BE SURE that your little scalp NEVER sees any sun! The last thing that virgin baby skin needs is a sunburn!
Traci
Thanks for the great advice.0 -
Bald is Beautiful!!
I too had my head shaved. My grandkids were here and we celebrated grandma's hair disappearing. Ha! We also made pictures of bald heads to color so they wouldn't freak out with my baldness. The one thing I found was I needed to wear a cap at night because my head would be cold at first. Let me know if you want some hats and scarves. I have quite a few and my hair is GROWING BACK! WhooHoo!!0 -
Sunscreen!!!!!!!
Don't forget this is an area not usually open to the sun....my first week 'out' I got a miserable sunburn!!!
For the dryness/itch, I used a MaryKay product, forgot it's real name, but most refer to it fondly and 'axle grease'. It's pink, and really helps....
Congrats on the head...now you MUST work on the lips....smile, gal, smile!!!
Hugs, Kathi0 -
Don't you feel so much in
Don't you feel so much in control??? I ordered several head coverings from headcovers.com
scarves, bandannas, beanies to sleep in, and of course I have wigs. I use a gentle scalp shampoo that I bought at a hair salon. Don't really know if it makes a difference but it smells good!!!! Best of luck to you. It is a bumpy road but it does smooth out!!!0 -
Such wonderful and safe proofing your scalp informationputzie said:Don't you feel so much in
Don't you feel so much in control??? I ordered several head coverings from headcovers.com
scarves, bandannas, beanies to sleep in, and of course I have wigs. I use a gentle scalp shampoo that I bought at a hair salon. Don't really know if it makes a difference but it smells good!!!! Best of luck to you. It is a bumpy road but it does smooth out!!!
I burned my scalp, even tho I was wearing a straw hat, and boy did that hurt. Sun screen was my best friend until my tiny hair follacles became infected from my lotion. What was recommended at that time was .. Neutragena Itcy scalp shampoo - brown color - with a medicine smell -- worked GREAT.
For internal nose hair problem - you will at times get nose sores, or scabs .. use vasoline with a q-tip ..
Strength and Courage
Vicki Sam0 -
Controlputzie said:Don't you feel so much in
Don't you feel so much in control??? I ordered several head coverings from headcovers.com
scarves, bandannas, beanies to sleep in, and of course I have wigs. I use a gentle scalp shampoo that I bought at a hair salon. Don't really know if it makes a difference but it smells good!!!! Best of luck to you. It is a bumpy road but it does smooth out!!!
Shaving my head did give me a sense of control...... I have started a collection of head covers... Thanks for the website.0 -
I just washed my head as if
I just washed my head as if i still had hair cuz thats what i was told to do. I never put anything else on my head ...didnt have to cuz i always had a bandana on unless i was at home. I couldnt stop rubbing mine it felt so weird just not having hair!0 -
I did just as Jo Jo did. I
I did just as Jo Jo did. I washed my bald head just as though I had hair with my regular shampoo.
In addition I put a scented lotion on my head after washing. Not everyone can do it but it worked ok for me and then I put on a scarf or my wig because i was bald during the winter.0 -
ME TOOnatly15 said:I did just as Jo Jo did. I
I did just as Jo Jo did. I washed my bald head just as though I had hair with my regular shampoo.
In addition I put a scented lotion on my head after washing. Not everyone can do it but it worked ok for me and then I put on a scarf or my wig because i was bald during the winter.
I cut off all my hair today...0 -
This might not sound right,Tripleneg66 said:Bald is Beautiful!!
I too had my head shaved. My grandkids were here and we celebrated grandma's hair disappearing. Ha! We also made pictures of bald heads to color so they wouldn't freak out with my baldness. The one thing I found was I needed to wear a cap at night because my head would be cold at first. Let me know if you want some hats and scarves. I have quite a few and my hair is GROWING BACK! WhooHoo!!
This might not sound right, but, congrats! Congrats on being such a very brave woman!
Hugs!0 -
Tomorrow is my daysohardbnme said:ME TOO
I cut off all my hair today...
I am going for my 2nd treatment on Thursday and I have long hair. I am shaving tomorrow when I pick up my new wig. I'm a little nervous and anxious. I have to do it to have some control over the cancer..0 -
BraveryDianeBC said:This might not sound right,
This might not sound right, but, congrats! Congrats on being such a very brave woman!
Hugs!
I do feel a since of bravery.0 -
Well I am right there withdonna321 said:Tomorrow is my day
I am going for my 2nd treatment on Thursday and I have long hair. I am shaving tomorrow when I pick up my new wig. I'm a little nervous and anxious. I have to do it to have some control over the cancer..
Well I am right there with you, my husband just shaved my head lastnight. It was very freeing to know that I was a head of the chemo treatments I am going to be starting this friday 8/06/10. I had breast cancer and survived that and now I can survive this too. Plus my mom shaved her head also with me for support and she had really long hair. I had cut it short when I found out I had cancer to begin with.
Brenda0 -
Wonderfulshaggy420 said:Well I am right there with
Well I am right there with you, my husband just shaved my head lastnight. It was very freeing to know that I was a head of the chemo treatments I am going to be starting this friday 8/06/10. I had breast cancer and survived that and now I can survive this too. Plus my mom shaved her head also with me for support and she had really long hair. I had cut it short when I found out I had cancer to begin with.
Brenda
Its wonderful that you have such a supportive family.0
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