Hair, will it regrow or won't it

[Sky_Writer]

For me, it has been 15 months since last taxol round. I'm up to round 29 in a few days for Herceptin and Perjeta. My hair has come back in, but very thin, (use to be very thick and curly/wavy) and as if there are fewer follicles in play. Is this my lot now, or will it get better over time? I know everyone is different.

[Bagrat]

I can't answer your question but just wanted to say what a huge hurdle hairloss / change is. It can be big issue for so many, so ignore those who say it's a small price to pay. It may well be but it's still very tough. Be well

[MrsPardaeva]

I was the opposite, I had very fine straight fair hair and it grew back dark and wavy. Advised by my friend who is a hairdresser, I took high dose biotin every day and I think it helped with my hair thickness. As you note, everyone is different but it worked for me so I'd definitely recommend giving it a try. Go for the highest dose tablets you can find and give it 3 months to start seeing a difference... Good luck xxx

[Vic1970]

Hi, try waternans grow me shampoo, I don't know if it will help you but I have thinner hair than I did before it grew back but when I use this shampoo it looks fuller. You might have to try different styles with more layers in but don't worry about it, you have won the battle. Stay well, Vicky. X

[CancerkickerKathy]

Mine came back wavy instead of straight but definitely thinner and more gray. My "man whiskers" however, came back with a vengeance. Can't win. I'm 4 years post chemo now so I think I'm out of luck.

[Sky_Writer in reply to CancerkickerKathy]

Yes, that's the other thing. The hair on my legs grows like they're radioactive. I'm sure it's like a half inch a month if I let them go.

[CancerkickerKathy in reply to Sky_Writer]

Yep. Tarantula legs lol. I don't care. If I have an appointment or special occasion they get shaved. Other then that, I do it when it's on my nerves rubbing against my pants.

[carolinenailsea]

It seemed to take forever for my hair to come back and its much thinner now 3 years post chem. I am not sure there is much that helps sadly. I do treat it gently tho, no more colours for me. xx

[Sky_Writer in reply to carolinenailsea]

Did you try colour post chem? When you say gentle, do you have a favourite product?

[flowersinherhair]

Mine eventually returned to normal but never regrew all my body hair.

[Sky_Writer in reply to flowersinherhair]

Did it come back all at once, or over time?

[flowersinherhair]

it came back within six months but was a chemo texture...Curley and course. it took probably a year to return to my usual texture and straightness.

[flowersinherhair]

we are all different. hope yours is gorgeous!