| For people with cancer, one has to undergo a | | | | it is very fragile during these times. |
| series of treatment for their condition. And | | | | Hair may start falling out 3 weeks after the first |
| treatment such as chemotherapy can have side | | | | chemotherapy treatment, and it usually happens |
| effect on one's body. For women with issues | | | | quite quickly. Usually for some women, they |
| such as breast cancer, chemotherapy drugs can | | | | realized they are having hair loss when the hair |
| cause hair to grow thin, and for more serious | | | | starts clogging the drain after shower, or for |
| cases, hair can fall off completely. And for | | | | others, they might notice a lot of hair around the |
| women, hair loss can be a distressing thing to | | | | pillow when they woke up. For some people, they |
| happen. The harsh impact on body, health, and | | | | would rather shave off the rest of the hair and |
| image for a women suffering from cancer can be | | | | for others, one may try to wear a cloth around |
| a big blow to handle with. | | | | the head to cover up the signs of hair loss. |
| Hair loss for women with cancer may be | | | | As image can be important for one, one can try |
| inevitable, hence one should not let it be a burden | | | | getting a wig during the period of hair loss. Wig |
| on one's shoulder. Rather we should look at ways | | | | can help to boost one's confidence by giving a |
| to improve on the condition. One thing we must | | | | person a better image during the time of illness. |
| understand is that hair loss may be just | | | | But if you are not ready for a wig or find it to |
| temporary. For some people, hair starts to grow | | | | hot for you in a warm climate, you can also use a |
| back 3 weeks after chemotherapy. Hair can grow | | | | hat or scarf instead. They are equally useful to |
| back when we improve on our condition, that is | | | | help a woman with imaging. |
| why one should not fall into depression just | | | | Hair is an important part of our identity and image. |
| because of hair loss but foster the energy on | | | | But it does not mean you do not look good |
| recovery and improvement to the condition. | | | | without your hair. With make up and dressing, you |
| If you feel that your hair starts to grow thin | | | | can still look equally beautiful. So do not stress |
| when you begin on chemotherapy treatment, you | | | | yourself too much if you are losing hair, and just |
| can try the following to prevent excessive hair | | | | whatever that makes you feel good. If you feel |
| loss. Try using gentle or mild shampoo and | | | | down or sad during such times, just talk with your |
| conditioner for your hair. You should also use a | | | | family members or seek a support group for |
| cool hair dryer instead of hot air and comb your | | | | comfort. With support from others, you will |
| hair more gently to avoid breakage. You can also | | | | definitely have the confidence to face the |
| cut your hair short to give the appearance of | | | | challenges. With this positive mindset, you are well |
| thicker volume. Also, avoid direct sunlight or | | | | on your way to recovery from your condition |
| heated rollers on your hair or perming your hair as | | | | and gaining your hair back. |