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I started my Cytoxan treatment 3 weeks ago...my hair is falling out! It's pretty nasty - hair everywhere! I currently have a wig and was wondering if anyone can give advice as to if/how/when I should shave my head. I have this hope that maybe it won't all fall out...but it's not looking very realistic.
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MAYBE YOU SHOULD START WITH A REALLY CUTE AND SASSY SHORT SHORT HAIR CUT? MY MOM ALWAYS KEPT HERS BUZZED BECAUSE SHE ENDED UP WITH A TOTALLY BALD SPOT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TOP OF HER HEAD. ITS ALWAYS HARD AT THIS POINT. IF YOU DO END UP SHAVING IT, JUST THINK OF THE FUN YOU CAN HAVE WITH WIGS!
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That's a very positive thought...thank you Yowza! You made me smile! :)
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i had mine layered at one stage because i wanted to keep some of the length this was WHEN IT WAS THINNING BADLEY through a really bad flare - so i tried to make my hair loss look natural and now i have below shoulder length hair and growing
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