Struggling with Slow Hair Regrowth After Cancer Treatment

Have you tried rosemary oil? Mielle makes a rosemary mint scalp oil that thickens hair and encourages hair growth.

I haven’t but I will try it now. Thanks for replying. I’m on Nutrafol. And apply minoxidil (Rogaine). I think the Nutrafol has helped some.

I am the same and now asking if at some point the hair will regrow

Yes definitely try Rosemary mint scalp oil

I will do. Thank you

I can relate -it’s almost one year since last chemo treatment (no radiation) and just now have short hair with some bangs. I still don’t recognize myself- but I know it will come back- I didn’t lose an eye, arm, leg! OFC I did enjoy not having to shave/ worry about facial hair- and that grew back too quick! hang in there!

I totally understand! Either my hair (and by hair I mean a short mens buzz cut appearance) is paper thin or bald in areas. Due to the limited amount of hair, I’ve started to embrace just shaving it off like GI Jane

I never lost my hair in 2002 when I had BC chemo and radiation. So thankful! 2016 brought MBC, I still had hair with Ibrance and letrolzole. 2019, I had progression in my skull. Radiation killed most of my hair except a back fringe near of my neck. It did come back. Only to lose it again with fluvestrant. I hate wigs, they itch and are hot and like to slide . Now I have fuzz over most with a long fringe. It's awful and very funny looking. I wear hats and wigs on special occasions. I haven't decided yet how I want it in my family viewing.

My doctor said hair grows back at 1/2” per month-i have about 2” of growth. It is curly and unruly-not the color or texture I had prior to chemo.

Thanks for recommending the rosemary mint oil. I am out 9 yrs er+ stage lV metastatic bc-NED I have been taking Letrozole and 3 month zometa infusions. I use Rogaine and biotin. It helps but the oil sounds better.

Try oral minoxidil 2.5mg for hair regrowth

My hair has finally started growing back. I am using the Kitsch rice water shampoo bars. Something a little more natural...really makes the hair that is coming in feel healthier. Now...what do I do about my eyebrows? They thinned out during chemo and most of the last little hairs fell out after I had surgery.

Hair regrowth after cancer treatment can be frustratingly slow and unpredictable, and these feelings about appearance changes are completely valid - many in this community share similar experiences. Consider discussing options like scalp treatments, gentle styling techniques, or even talking to a counselor about body image concerns with your care team, as they may have helpful resources and reassurance about the timeline for recovery.