Chemotherapy Side Effects, How To Cope With Hair Loss, Stress, Self Identity With Headwrap Turbans

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Approximately 200,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. As many face chemotherapy treatment and its common side effect of hair loss, we enter unfamiliar territory. Neither medication nor natural health solutions of exercise, diet and a positive attitude will typically stop the process. On top of all the other stressors, we are faced with having to create a new self image.

You are not alone in wanting to look your best; every species has qualities to display their status and attract a mate; bright colors, big hair, impressive feathers. While animals are limited to their inherited traits, we humans can choose our personal style.

As we explore our options, the typical questions that arise are: How can I take control of hair loss? Cut it short to lessen the blow? Shave my head? Should my husband or friends be there? Will it be fun? Will it be horrible? Will it look great with big earrings? Will the wig be too scratchy when the chemo increases skin sensitivity? Will the head scarves fall off my slippery scalp?

Although worrying about your appearance may seem like a low priority when faced with a serious illness, you are not alone if you feel self-conscious. Hair is an expression of our personal identity and the stress of hair loss, added to other side effects from chemo gives us very little time to adapt to the change. Unlike other gradual factors that can affect your appearance, like gaining or losing weight, chemo hair loss can happen over just a few days. But the good news is that you can quickly do something about it.

Guide to Coping with Chemo Hair Loss

1. Be prepared. If you take these steps before you start treatment, you will feel in more in control and the transition will be less stressful.

2. Take a picture. Before you lose your hair, pull it all away from your face with a headband or scrunchie, have someone take several pictures of just your face. Smile!!! Look at your face from a new perspective, its distinctive qualities and shape. Here is a fresh canvas, and your chance to recreate your look.

3. Decorate your head! Print out several copies of your favorite picture and invite your kids, family and friends to decorate it with crayons, feathers, glitter, stickers – let their imaginations run wild! Their creativity will be an uplifting reminder of the beauty they see within you.

4. Enjoy your face! If you know how, experiment with makeup that enhances your best features. If you need help, contact the free "Look Good Feel Better" program of the American Cancer Society.

5. Embrace your uniqueness. Head wraps and turbans are among the most versatile accessories. The best advantage of wearing wraps and turbans is that they disguise whether or not you have hair. They can be glamorous or understated, elaborate or simple. Choose these popular head coverings that help you look fabulous, and you will feel more positive and powerful! Don´t settle for just something to cover your head, but use them as a colorful expression of your vibrant spirit.

Knowing you look "good" (whatever your criteria) increases your sense of personal control, gets those endorphins pumping and heightens confidence. All these factors are constructive; they lower stress, decrease the risk of depression and boost your immune system.

All living creatures have a genetic predisposition to strut our stuff. As you design your new identity without hair, you will discover your vanity is not so superficial. It is a healthy, empowering instinct for survival.

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