Hairless scalp care

[PhillipandBettykid]

I have the lovely chemo baldness and coupled with a round steroid face can't decide whether I look like Uncle Fester or Matt Lucas. 😉 I notice though that the scalp is getting dry. Does anyone have any suggestions for creams or special tricks to use so I don't get cradle cap!

[Janet235]

Me too, though my hair is hanging on by a thread,,or two! I look at my face in the morning and don't recognise myself. I have a green cream concealer I now use - which I got as part of the Look Good Feel Better collection of goodies which damps down the rosy cheeks...

After 16 weekly treatments of taxol my whole BODY is dry, and my skin thin, so slathering on the bio oil and whatever else I can find in the cupboard.

The best product for my scalp/ hair though has been Josh Wood hair treatment oil - I got this little gem in my M and S Xmas calendar last year and I've just run out 😊, apparently you can get at M and S or I just googled £16.99 on Amazon

It has kept my scalp and hair beautifully soft and calm of any problems so recommend 100%.

BTW I found out this week from a check up at the opticians that I also have extremely dry eyes which you don't think about in the general moisture sucking effects of chemo.

BLephara eye lids wipes and gel drops ( visco tears) has solved that one!

Janet x 🌈

[January-2016-UK in reply to Janet235]

Hello Janet, I had blepheritis when my eyelashes grew back first time round and I found it was much cheaper to buy the 100 ml bottle of Blephasol and use with cotton wool pads as the wipes work out quite expensive.

Although almost all my hair has gone, my skin, apart from some rough redness on my knuckles is looking good. This is because it’s having lots of care. I do wear makeup, but my cleansing routine is pretty much soap and water. Except when I’m on chemo, I’m there lavishing cleansers, tonics, lotions and potions and my bank balance everywhere. I remember Debs used to recommend products from Neals Yard and I’d run out and buy them, they smelt so good. Alas, I soon lapsed into my old ways but here I am again. Not sure where I’m supposed to keep all these bottles and things.

I think I’ll try this Josh Wood stuff as my scalp feels a bit tight. I think it’s becsuse I’ve got about a one-eighth of an inch of hair which I didn’t retain last time.

Not long for you now and you’ll be done! I go for bloods tomorrow and chemo Tuesday.

Take care!

[Janet235 in reply to January-2016-UK]

Yes I will get the bottle next.... I have about 1/2 dozen eyelashes left, they sneakily fall out, but not too worried as I know they will grow back like the hair. It's just the weird look in between 😳.

Will be passing Superdrug today en route to Xmas lunch out with a good bunch of retiree work friends so hoping to buy their own hair therapy oil with argon at £3.99 which has good reviews, or OGX moroccan argon oil if it's in stock...

I think oils over creams are better and more absorbent and certainly not greasy these days.

Have woken with a sore throat this morning ( gargling with dissolvable aspirin helps) but temp is 36.4. I never go high always low on temperature but I will come into the day soon with my warm lemon ginger drink...

Yes onc appointment tomorrow ( writing my list of q's as usual) , number 16 .... finish on the 20 th.... 🤞🏻

[PhillipandBettykid in reply to Janet235]

The blepharitis has arrived so have come back to your answer. Thanks for the help might think about the dry eyes too.

[Yoshbosh]

My mum bought me a lovely scalp spray from Jennifer Young. I spritzed it on after a shower. I also used a shower puff to exfoliate my scalp (then spritzed the scalp spray on afterwards). My bonce was lovely 😂

[Kryssy]

Hi Betty (?)

I'm happy to say I think I see the beginning of some hair growth now. About time. I did have terrible eczema after one dose of taxotere and just used Calendula cream night and day and it cleared up nicely and left my scalp lovely and soft but without the greasiness. I've always used it for minor wounds or on my son's eczema when he was little. If you want to go down that route then watch out for the percentage of calendula per product. Can vary enormously. I make my own calendula oil as I grow the plants in the garden. A lot cheaper and a higher percentage of the good stuff. Occasionally I swipe a dose of hubby's Head & Shoulders Hair Thickener. He laughs as I've had no hair before the little stubs of hair poked through. It's nice and feels refreshing and soft. All sorts of products out there. It's finding the best one for you without having to take out a mortgage to get it.

Dry skin elsewhere is a nightmare but I've always been the same. That's why I wrinkle so much I think. Skin hasn't got much collagen in it. There's no Mediterranean in me apparently.

Love Kryssy xxx

[HogwartsDK]

Hey PABK,

I used a scalp cream that was designed mainly for babies cradle CAP but I found it fab and used it all the time. It's from an Aussie company called Moogoo and has a lot of natural ingredients! See link below with more info! I have no affiliation to the company I found their products by researching myself for natural products! Best of luck!

Dx

moogoo.ie/scalp-cream.html

[Manyin52]

I look like Matt Lucas now my hair is gone xx my sister bought me some of the sanctuary hand cream, body lotion and shower gel which is lovely x

I do use E45 cream as well which is good on the scalp, though I do find it a weird sensation, not being used to having to put cream on my head before.

After my third chemo last Monday I’ve noticed a big difference in the dryness of my skin. I have always suffered with dry skin but nowhere near as bad as this x my legs and soles of my feet are the worst x so I keep slapping on the moisturisers x

I hope you find a cream that works for you 😁😁

Xxx Marion xxx

[MH500]

I found good old coconut oil rubbed in overnight was good, just had to pop a extra pillowcase on to protect the pillow though

Marian xx

[kat98116]

My hairdresser said to put in my scalp the same creams I use on my face....Lately it's been squalane oil at night on both scalp and face. Very pure and moisturizing. It's supposed to be "skin identical" so won't clog pores. No scent....works for me.

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I use Moroccan oil , as advised by my lovely hairdresser - she keeps my baldy bonce looking neat !! A little drop goes a long way and keeps your skin feeling soft. Hope this helps , good luck xx

[PhillipandBettykid]

Ladies you are wonderful. Thank you so much for the helpful hints and products that you recommend. Just in time for the Christmas list too. I had forgotten about Tea tree oil, that was a good reminder - magic stuff. Now I shall have a shiny soft bonce like you guys. A bit worried tonight that if the hat falls off people will think the super moon has risen. 😂

[SuziTench1 in reply to PhillipandBettykid]

Hiya .. I took the plunge and cut my hair off at the beginning and used baby oil on my scalp . I naturally have dry skin and eczema so use e45 and sensitive soap sometimes the simple things work . Good luck 😁

[Yoshbosh in reply to PhillipandBettykid]

Surely the moon will only have risen if your trousers fall down... 😂😂😂

[DesireeD]

I used coconut oil, the kind you get at the grocery, and helped me feel better, though maybe a bit "messy" and oily too- LOL