Any suggestions on preventing hair loss from radiation?

I'm in my 3rd recurrance of cancer and this time it's in my skull. Losing my hair when I had chemo was no big deal because it grows back, but now I've been told I should have radiation treatments. That can cause permanent hair loss. I've heard about a woman who used men's Rogaine to prevent hair loss when she was on radiation. Has anyone else heard of this?

Any suggestions on preventing hair loss from radiation?

My hair is still not back from radation.

The damage is more permanent than with chemo.

Just be happy to be alive, and find a good wig shop.

Best wishes

Any suggestions on preventing hair loss from radiation?

Try apple cider vinegar. Its all natural and will replace any vitamins and minerals you lose. It has 93 vitaimins and minerals. It will help with hair growth. Just 2 tbls. of acv in a glass of water. It prevents osteoporosis. You can use it in place of a meal. So take your acv 3-4 times a day or whenever you know you need to eat. Lots of luck darling. For some reason spirit says lots of green leafy vegetables as in a salad. Drink lots of water. Read the water cure on the web. Take care.

Any suggestions on preventing hair loss from radiation?

Unfortunately, I have not heard of Rogaine being successful. The only way it would be sucessful is if it could block the radiation from affecting your hair cells, which it can't do. I have seen some people who have had hair loss during radiation and it has grown back. I wish you the best of luck for a full recovery from your cancer!

Any suggestions on preventing hair loss from radiation?

my husband had radiation on his face lost all of his beard but in 4 weeks its comming back