Burning tender scalp, feels like a chemical burn.
Major sudden hair loss after 7 months.
I am on Letrozole & Palbociclib.
Anyone with this experience?
What treatment did you Oncologist give you as a response?
Full facial exzema also occurred at the same time. I feel it is definitely related.
I am on Ibrance and Letrozole and I have periodic head pain - like having a too tight ponytail in for too long. I have this Pura D'Or scalp spray that probably cost way too much but it feels good to spray on my head when it really hurts. I think it is probably just essential oils and biotin.
I also have recurring excema during the month - mostly on my hand. It clears up and then comes right back so I am just trying to live with it.
Hi WaveCatcher
You are not alone with these side effects. I also get periodic head pain as Iwasborntodothis described so accurately - like having a too tight ponytail in for too long. I lost about a third of my hair about 4-5 months into the same treatment. Thankfully it is slowly growing back but if I tie my hair back I look like a scarecrow on a damp day! Damn cancer - but still so grateful for the treatment (even with the side effects). I hope they lesson over time for you. Take care.
We are all in the same boat, my head sometimes hurts. Hadn't thought about what the pain feels like - but the too tight ponytail is a good description. It is probably the Ibrance that is causing the thinning. I have that too. Better at times and worse at times. Blessings, Hannah
I have the very same side effects with Kisqali. Since I am on my 19th round they have gradually gotten better. I still lose the hair but not as much as in the first months of taking the medicine. Hopefully time will lessen the effects.
Best,
Audrey
I am almost at the end of my 7th cycle of Ibrance and Letrozole. Hair shedding loads. I have always had thick hair especially after chemo 5 years ago. The daily shed is really affecting me and I am just hoping it will stop soon and have hair growth. There seems to be shifting and burning on my scalp . Has anyone had hair growth whilst still on this treatment and more or less when. The good news is that I am already in remission
I had a serious case of this last November & December. In my case, turns out it was 100% attributable to my hair care products. About 3 weeks after ditching the offenders, my scalp returned to normal, no more pain & my hair loss has slowed considerably.
The offenders were Devacurl products, shampoo, conditioner, stylers & the mister refresh spray.
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