fletgee
Well-Known Member
Hello ladies'
I have been around hair boards for over 15 years. I joined LHCF as a natrual progression in moving thru the boards. I grew my hair from nape to b/s. It was a long journey, but well worth it.
Then in 2004 I was diagnosed with a rare cancer. My ravished immune system kicked in as well as it could to protect my vital organs, leaving my hair and nails unprotected. You see your body realizes that you can live without hair and nails. So the body will put all it's effort toward saving your vital organs, thus trying to keep you alive. My hair fell out. I had 2 bald spots as large as the palm of your hand. I was crushed. I had to cut my hair down to less than half an inch. I wore scarves 24/7. I let no one see my hair. I take a bath with a scarf on. I wear a scarf even when I am at home alone. I stopped visiting LHCF.
But to my credit I did wash, condition, and oil my scalp weekly. Then I would put my scarf back on. I only skipped this when at times touching my scalp was much too painful due to inflamation.
Fast forward to 2008. What's this? Are my bald spots growing in? Is my hair growing back? But ...kinky hair, wire like hair, and hair so fine it feels like I have no hair at all. And all on my head. My doctors told me that they believed my hair would grow back. They said it would take years and that the texture would be mixed and even the color could be different.
What do I do now?
I remember growing up whenever I was in trouble or had a problem I went "home". So I went "home"---LHCF. For the past week I have been reading threads like a mad woman and absorbing information like a sponge.
From newbies to long lovely locks you are all my inspiration. I know my quest will be different from others. However, we are on the same journey--to healthy hair.
And I am glad to be "home".
I have been around hair boards for over 15 years. I joined LHCF as a natrual progression in moving thru the boards. I grew my hair from nape to b/s. It was a long journey, but well worth it.
Then in 2004 I was diagnosed with a rare cancer. My ravished immune system kicked in as well as it could to protect my vital organs, leaving my hair and nails unprotected. You see your body realizes that you can live without hair and nails. So the body will put all it's effort toward saving your vital organs, thus trying to keep you alive. My hair fell out. I had 2 bald spots as large as the palm of your hand. I was crushed. I had to cut my hair down to less than half an inch. I wore scarves 24/7. I let no one see my hair. I take a bath with a scarf on. I wear a scarf even when I am at home alone. I stopped visiting LHCF.
But to my credit I did wash, condition, and oil my scalp weekly. Then I would put my scarf back on. I only skipped this when at times touching my scalp was much too painful due to inflamation.
Fast forward to 2008. What's this? Are my bald spots growing in? Is my hair growing back? But ...kinky hair, wire like hair, and hair so fine it feels like I have no hair at all. And all on my head. My doctors told me that they believed my hair would grow back. They said it would take years and that the texture would be mixed and even the color could be different.
What do I do now?
I remember growing up whenever I was in trouble or had a problem I went "home". So I went "home"---LHCF. For the past week I have been reading threads like a mad woman and absorbing information like a sponge.
From newbies to long lovely locks you are all my inspiration. I know my quest will be different from others. However, we are on the same journey--to healthy hair.
And I am glad to be "home".
Welcome back
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Glory be to God for all that he has done!!
