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Sheryl H · 04-05-2007, 07:59 AM

Had my first chemo, A/C, on March 20th. When I combed my hair April 2nd, quite a bit of loose hair came out in my comb. This is still happening and even when I run my fingers through my hair, it comes out. My question is, does it eventually come out in chunks, or does it just keep coming out little by little until it is so thin, you decide to get rid of all of it? So far, I'm dealing with this pretty well, I think, although both my daughters cried when I told them. Maybe when I actually have to shave my head or whatever you do finally, it will bother me more. By the way, do you end up shaving it? My scalp is tender when I lay my head down on my pillow or when I run my fingers through my hair. Not too bad though. I think since I know my hair will come back in, that makes it easier for me.

04-05-2007, 07:59 AM	#1
Sheryl H Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 27	When you lose your hair Had my first chemo, A/C, on March 20th. When I combed my hair April 2nd, quite a bit of loose hair came out in my comb. This is still happening and even when I run my fingers through my hair, it comes out. My question is, does it eventually come out in chunks, or does it just keep coming out little by little until it is so thin, you decide to get rid of all of it? So far, I'm dealing with this pretty well, I think, although both my daughters cried when I told them. Maybe when I actually have to shave my head or whatever you do finally, it will bother me more. By the way, do you end up shaving it? My scalp is tender when I lay my head down on my pillow or when I run my fingers through my hair. Not too bad though. I think since I know my hair will come back in, that makes it easier for me.