After chemotherapy

[Zipmum]

I need some tips to revitalize my hair. Five years out from chemo I have 3-4 inches of hair. Slightly shorter in the middle. My concerns are that a) I am experiencing a lot of shedding and b) my hair came back a lot thinner than before. I hope to get some tips on restoration of thickness and also on fast growth. Waiting to hear from you.

 

[Holla]

Happy that your treatment was successful!

I don't have any advice related to chemo issues. I hope others will chime in. I have heard people say that your hair texture changes after chemo so that is very common.

 

[discodumpling]

Chemo meds change the texture and thickness of your strands from the inside out. It's as if you have to learn a completely brand new head of hair! Focus on the health of your hair and its unique needs by customizing a simple regimen and the length will come.

 

[Frizzyb]

I think you should look up the health benefits of diatomaceous earth. Made of silica which helps hair skin nails and joints and a host of other things. I take it and it helps me.

 

[faithVA]

In addition to the other suggestions, I would add doing clay detoxes on your hair and scalp to help draw out some of the chemicals. Chemotherapy drugs stay in your system for a very long time and they can definitely embed themselves in your skin and hair. I would add a weekly 30 minute clay treatment.

 

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I'm glad your here

Chemo kills the good and the bad. I would focus on nutrition with both foods and supplements.