Brynne loved playing volleyball at the community center on Sunday afternoons. As soon as her chemo treatments were done, she was anxious to get back on the court with her friends and neighbors. The problem? All of the wigs she tried on were designed for women who sat at their desks all day, not for active women who played contact sports.
Coping with hair loss is a difficult aspect of living with cancer. For those who live a busy, active lifestyle, addressing hair loss can be especially challenging. However, there are some options available.
Fastening Head Scarves
The most readily available and easy-to-use solution is a fastening cancer head scarf for active chemotherapy patients. While traditional scarves take some time to master, a fastening head scarf will stay on your head through the use of foolproof fasteners. Fastening scarves will look great and can be worn in multiple styles, just like a traditional scarf. In windy conditions or during workouts, when a unshaped piece of cloth might fail if not expertly tied, a fastening scarf will stay put with minimal effort.
Under the scarf there are a couple of other things to consider when dealing with hair loss.
Scalp Cooling
Scalp cooling is gaining attention as a method of reducing hair loss during chemotherapy. Made of lycra-like material and filled with silicone, the cap is attached to a refrigeration system and worn on the head before and during chemotherapy treatments. Ask your doctor if scalp cooling is available as part of your treatment.
Be kind to your hair
Wearing your hair in tight braids, cornrows or ponytails can cause undue stress on hair follicles (referred to as traction alopecia). Chemicals used to dye, curl or wave hair can, over time, cause damage to the hair that might result in loss. Even brushing your hair too often or with excessive force, teasing your hair or styling it while it's wet can all result in hair loss. Take care of what you’ve got!
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