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Hair care and skin care. Breast cancer.

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Hi, my wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer and starts chemotherapy in the next couple of weeks. 
Can anyone reccomend tried and tested skincare and hair care products? 
also is there any other supplements I can get in the house to help her through this journey. I want to everything I can to help her through this. 
thanks 

jay 

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    Hi Jay, so sorry to hear what you and your wife are going through.  When I had chemo I lost all my hair, which leaves the scalp feeling a bit sensitive, so I started using "CHILDS FARM SHAMPOO" which you can buy from Amazon.  It is a very mild and gentle shampoo and I found it ideal.  Also, Amazon do a really nice range of head scarves and hats, specifically designed for folks who have lost their hair to chemo.  I bought a wig, but I found it hot and itchy, and I stopped wearing it and stuck with the scarves and hats.  Good luck to both  you and your wife on this journey, I wish you all the best. 

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    Hi Jay, so sorry to hear what you and your wife are going through.  When I had chemo I lost all my hair, which leaves the scalp feeling a bit sensitive, so I started using "CHILDS FARM SHAMPOO" which you can buy from Amazon.  It is a very mild and gentle shampoo and I found it ideal.  Also, Amazon do a really nice range of head scarves and hats, specifically designed for folks who have lost their hair to chemo.  I bought a wig, but I found it hot and itchy, and I stopped wearing it and stuck with the scarves and hats.  Good luck to both  you and your wife on this journey, I wish you all the best. 

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