Re: chemo"d hair or hair changes after chemotherapy

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[ Home ] [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followups ] [ FAQ ] [ Back to Messages ] Message Posted by Marti on December 14, 2000 at 08:53:28: In Reply to: chemo"d hair or hair changes after chemotherapy posted by don on December 12, 2000 at 21:10:02: : my hair used to be straight ,now it is curly and wavey.sometimes it reminds me of sheep hair.can I use a hair straightener to straighten it again?what product could/would you reccomend? in time will it ever be "normal,straight again?'could anyone please help me? desparate Chemo plays havoc on the hair folicles in more than one way, but I wouldn't suggest attempting to straighten this 'new' hair. When it first grows in after chemo, there is a great chance that it will be curly -- even if it is not evenly 'curly' on the entire head. Once this 'new' hair is lost through the natural process, your normal 'straight' hair should come in again. Follow Ups Post a Followup If you post a followup: Please review our message board guidelines. Please keep messages on topic. Advertising messages are not permitted on this board. Please report any violations to webmaster@healthboards.com Name: E-Mail (optional): please note: your e-mail address will be visible for others to see. Subject: Message: (add your reply here) : : my hair used to be straight ,now it is curly and wavey.sometimes it reminds me of sheep hair.can I use a hair straightener to straighten it again?what product could/would you reccomend? in time will it ever be "normal,straight again?'could anyone please help me? desparate : Chemo plays havoc on the hair folicles in more than one way, but I wouldn't suggest attempting to straighten this 'new' hair. When it first grows in after chemo, there is a great chance that it will be curly -- even if it is not evenly 'curly' on the entire head. Once this 'new' hair is lost through the natural process, your normal 'straight' hair should come in again. Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Note: The moderator has the right to delete any message deemed inappropiate for this board. Repeat violators of healthboards policy will be permanently barred from the boards. Reminder - No ad messages permitted!

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