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Breast Cancer Awareness Month:
How to deal with hair loss from cancer treatment
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Dealing with breast cancer is, without doubt, one of the hardest things a woman can go through. Advances in medicine mean that nowadays this is one of the most treatable cancers. But, as with all medical interventions, treatments can sometimes come with unwelcome side-effects.
For breast cancer patients, this can mean changes to their hair – from thinning to a complete loss of hair from the head or all over the body. Hair can also change in texture, colour or growth rate.
But if a treatment can save your life, why worry about your hair? Jennifer Young, who founded the specialist skincare brand Beauty Despite Cancer, believes addressing hair loss or changes is an important part of a woman’s cancer journey. It was the neglect of the often distressing side-effects of treatment on a person’s hair, skin and nails that inspired Jennifer to develop products that give those living with and beyond cancer a sense of comfort and relief.
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“While chemotherapy is busy trying to do its job destroying cancer cells, there are other fast developing cells that get caught in the crossfire - including those that relate to skin health, hair growth and our nails. Not all chemotherapy drugs cause hair loss, but many of the therapy protocols that are used do have this side-effect, which can range from mild thinning of your hair to partial or complete hair loss. |
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“Hair loss doesn't just affect the scalp either, it can also include eyelashes, eyebrows, underarm, leg and sometimes pubic hair. If hair loss is going to occur, it usually happens two to three weeks after treatment begins and it tends to be gradual. While distressing, once the treatment ends, hair usually grows back,” she adds. |
How to cope with hair changes from cancer treatment |
“Many scalps are prone to breakouts and can become itchy, sore and tight - it also gets hot under head coverings, but a scalp care routine can be both soothing and improve scalp health.
“Using a natural cleansing balm (such as the Defiant Beauty Dry Scalp Treatment) will help to stop bacteria growing in the humid conditions under your wig, and will help clean pores, just like you would on your face. Gentle exfoliating with a hot cotton cloth or an exfoliating sponge to remove the balm will help reduce itchiness.
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“A cooling spritz can be used like a toner, as well as any other time you're feeling flushed. Then applying a moisturiser with gentle massaging techniques will not only feel nice, but will also reduce soreness or itchiness, protect the skin and help care for your hair follicles.” |
“Take the small wins and make time to do nice things for yourself. I'm a big believer in the importance of daily, joyful rituals - not just because I make skincare products but because I believe in, and live by, the importance of those little moments of self-care. It helps you to feel as though you're doing something nice for yourself amidst all the medical procedures – that’s good for your mental wellbeing.” |
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Win a Beauty Despite Cancer x Royce Lingerie bundle |
To celebrate our latest collaboration we’re giving you the chance to win a selection of Royce Lingerie bras of your choice (worth up to £100) plus a Defiant Beauty Scalp Care Kit (worth £63) containing a luxurious balm, spritz and oil to keep scalps clean, soothed and refreshed. To enter, simply follow both @RoyceLingerie and @BeautyDespiteCancer on Instagram, ‘Like’ the competition post and comment saying why you would like to win.
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You have until Tuesday 17th October to enter, after which one winner will be selected at random and contacted through Instagram (so keep an eye on your DMs). Good luck!
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