tip for hair preservation

[pcds]

For those of you who are concerned about hair loss, I have found a simple tool that has shown to cut down on hair breakage.  When in bed which is alot, I wear a satin hair cover.  I also found cheap satin pillowcases online. Rubbing your hair on cotton or anything causes more stress on the hair and breakage.
I started using a wig about 2 weeks before treatment so I don't have to brush my hair, color it, style it.  I do work.  I must say at first I found it odd, got lots of compliments, and now it's one less thing to even think about.  I can use it after treatment too until my hair grows back.  I already look sickly, but my hair looks great.
I don't have much to offer to make anything better during this horrific time some of us  are going through

[belle19]

what about a silk pillow case?  hope you're doing ok.  i'm hanging there.  i'm UND as of 8th week and just had my 11th injection last friday.  i have a rash on my back and i'm always tired.  but i work 3 days/week and do cardio 3 days/week.  i don't always last the whole hour but anything is better than nothing.  take care and keep us posted.  belle

[pcds]

some hair loss is common.  I think women find it more difficult because we are more invested in our hair.  Some people have more hair loss then others, it comes back after tx.  Of all the sx, I find it the least troubling for me.  I would take bald for more energy.  

I also use a hair oil once a day, and I do use a wide tooth comb which also gets to my scalp.  Feels good, but only 2x day.  The information from the drug company cautions against brushing too much, so I don't.  I wash my hair 1x week.  

[marty59]

Is hair loss a big side on tx?

[MagTX]

Hi ,
thanks for these good tips on hair breakage. Hair dryness and breakage can be a problem especially on tx.  
I'm not so sure that not brushing your hair is such a good thing though.. brushing your scalp and hair brings better blood circulation to the scalp and hair follicles that need the nourishment. I would recommend soft kinda gente brush or gently massage your scalp, might help get some of your natural oils thru the ends of the hair.  I know how dry and brittle mine felt on tx and I started out with normal to oily hair but by the third month I was dry and brittle, I think stimulating the oil glands and follicles is something I would do or the dryness could become even worse over time..
Good tips,  I'll do the satin thing next time when I tx ,again.

Maggie