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Look at the shape of your face and head
- Choose a chemo scarf or hat with pleats or gathers.
- Depending on the shape of your face, you canplaceyour hat or chemo scarf higher or lower onyourforehead.
- Make sure your hat or scarf comes down low enough attheback, so that it covers your naturalhairline.
Subsequently, one may also ask, how can I take care of my scalp during chemo?
Caring for your hairduringchemotherapy Your scalp may be sensitive. You may alsofeelcold or lose some hair. Wash your hair with a mild soap, patgentlywith a towel to dry and use a widetoothedcomb.
Hereof, does hair grow back after chemotherapy?
The answer depends on the treatment:chemotherapy,whole brain radiation, or tamoxifen. If youhad chemotherapy,here's a typical timetable: two to threeweeks afterchemotherapy ends: soft fuzz. one monthafter: realhair starts to grow at its normalrate.
Cutting or shaving your hair is not essentialbutit is often recommended. Some people find it makes thetransitionfrom long hair to a bald head less abruptif they cuttheir hair short justbeforechemotherapy.