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Losing your hair during cancer treatment can be a deeply personal and emotional experience. Beyond the physical changes, it often represents a loss of privacy and control at a time when maintaining normalcy feels most important. This episode tackles this sensitive subject with compassion, offering practical strategies to help navigate hair shedding, shaving, and scalp care with dignity.

Our guest expert Gina Doyle-Ruhl shares invaluable tips for managing daily life during the shedding phase. Simple adjustments like shifting your hair-washing routine from morning to evening can significantly reduce emotional stress, while choosing silky fabrics over cotton prevents constant reminders as shed hair clings less to your clothing. The nighttime turban technique we discuss not only collects hair in one place but also helps with the unexpected temperature fluctuations many experience as hair thins.

When it comes time to shave, we explain why leaving a quarter-inch of hair is crucial for preventing infections and painful ingrown hairs—a detail many professionals overlook. Host Rae Jeanne builds on this foundation with essential scalp care strategies, from proper moisturization techniques to sun protection practices that support both comfort and future regrowth. These expert recommendations acknowledge that while we can't prevent treatment-related hair loss, thoughtful preparation and care can transform how you experience this journey, helping maintain your sense of self when you need it most. Subscribe now to access more supportive guidance for enhancing well-being during cancer treatment, and please share this episode with anyone who might benefit from these insights.

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