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Hair Loss and Scalp Pain

Strongwoman
Strongwoman Moderator
in Encouragement and Support
Hello Everyone.  I recently started losing my hair after chemo treatment 2 weeks ago this past Sunday.  It has been manageable up until yesterday.  More has come out but I have no bald spots, more thinning than anything.  My issue I am experiencing is scalp pain and heat on my scalp. I have resorted to taking Tylenol yesterday for it and it barely touched it.  I am sure this is normal but does anyone know how long this might last (like say until I finish losing my hair) and any tips on what I might do to help alleviate some of what I am feeling?

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  • ToughAsTeal
    ToughAsTeal Legacy
    Hi there!  I went through similar with scalp (coming up to a year ago).  One thing that gave me some relief was a cool damp washcloth on my head... um... around the house! Haha.  The bonus was that it also helped keep me cool with hot flashes, and last summer in Ontario was scorching! 
    Keep forward!
  • ToughAsTeal
    ToughAsTeal Legacy
    Haha... forgot a word! Keep moving forward!

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