Bald old man

Bald at last

@Asylum (47893)

Manchester, England

August 31, 2017 11:47am CST

Despite my age, I have always maintained a fairly good head of hair. When I began chemotherapy I expected this to change because loss of hair is well known for people undergoing chemotherapy. To my surprise, 6 weeks after the first treatment I had experienced no change. However, suddenly that was altered rapidly. I woke up one morning and combed a great deal of hair out. This continued for about a week and a half, by which time my hair was so thin that it was literally transparent. At this stage there was very little option but to concede and shave the remaining amount off.

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@MALUSE (69413)

• Germany

31 Aug 17

I don't want to make a sexist remark, but baldness is easier to endure for men than for women.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

31 Aug 17

Yes, I would imagine that it would be.

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@moneychaser (813)

• Baguio, Philippines

1 Sep 17

I agree. And what if one is bald? Character says it all...:)

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@Mike197602 (15487)

• United Kingdom

31 Aug 17

I don't think it is sexist at all but baldness causes some men serious issues...others like me don't care. Baldness through illness is somewhat different than baldness through genetics in my opinion.

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@resukill22 (25052)

• Las Pinas City, Philippines

31 Aug 17

Your look for now is very nice. Your not looking old.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

31 Aug 17

@resukill22 I am 68 years old at the moment.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

31 Aug 17

I am certainly feeling old.

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@resukill22 (25052)

• Las Pinas City, Philippines

31 Aug 17

@Asylum oh. How old are you now. The important is your still strong and healthy right?

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@sishy7 (27169)

• Australia

31 Aug 17

I like it - you look really good!

I hope the treatment continues to help you... And I've known people whose hair grew back after completing chemo...

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

31 Aug 17

Yes, apparently the hair regrows in most cases.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

31 Aug 17

@sishy7 It would no doubt be more difficult for a woman to accept.

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@sishy7 (27169)

• Australia

31 Aug 17

@Asylum Quite assuring especially in cases with female patients.

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@TiarasOceanView (70035)

• United States

31 Aug 17

Lookin good my friend, lookin good.

Now all you need is the Bovver Boots, Ben Sherman shirt, and a pair of good Levis and a Tonic Jacket.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Sep 17

Very true, I could even take up football hooliganism now.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Sep 17

@TiarasOceanView The photograph did not turn out too well, but it should suffice.

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@TiarasOceanView (70035)

• United States

1 Sep 17

@Asylum Yes exactly bovver hahah

Tis a very nice photo of you and I for one am so glad to see you and how well you are looking. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

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@JudyEv (325594)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Aug 17

Shaven heads are very common in Australia amongst all age groups Hopefully your hair will grow back once the chemo stops.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

31 Aug 17

Yes, I do expect it to grow back afterwards.

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@andriaperry (116860)

• Anniston, Alabama

31 Aug 17

It will grow back. I am glad to hear from you!

how are you felling? Are you eating? Two weeks in and Tony`s super thick head of hair was all over the bathroom floor so he asked me to shave his head. I did so after each chemo. Now its been 5 months since the last dose and its back in and super thick, however, his dark brown auburn hair is now black with silver streaks.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

31 Aug 17

Mine was already grey so the colour would not bother me. All in all I seem to be doing quite well.

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@andriaperry (116860)

• Anniston, Alabama

31 Aug 17

@Asylum That is wonderful news! Keep it up and you`ll beat this.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

31 Aug 17

@andriaperry I hope so.

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@GardenGerty (157546)

• United States

31 Aug 17

Shaving it was a good choice. You look very debonair. I hope your treatments continue to progress well and you make a great recovery.

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@dpk262006 (58675)

• Delhi, India

1 Sep 17

I think hair fall is normal side affect of Chemotherapy. Hope you will get back your normal hair, once the treatment is over.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Sep 17

It is one of the more well known side effects and does not usually last very long.

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@dpk262006 (58675)

• Delhi, India

4 Sep 17

@Asylum You are right.

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@dragon54u (31636)

• United States

31 Aug 17

I think you look very handsome and bear a resemblance to Patrick Stewart. In America, bald is "in" and a lot of men shave their heads so they won't have to bother with haircuts or styling. Many of them don't look good because they have lumpy heads but yours looks very well shaped! I'm sorry you lost your hair and even sorrier that you have cancer but you are very good looking without hair.

Not everyone can pull off that look!

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

31 Aug 17

The loss of hair is not a worry to me, although I really had no alternative but to shave my head.

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@allknowing (130066)

• India

1 Sep 17

You know something. This seems to suit you as is the case with many who choose a bald head. Nice to see you.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Sep 17

It certainly saves time combing my hair.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Sep 17

@allknowing I am now bald whether I like it or not, so there is no point in being negative.

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@allknowing (130066)

• India

1 Sep 17

@Asylum A great sign of positive attitude

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@sabtraversa (12901)

• Italy

31 Aug 17

You look good!

I understand it's hard to get used to it, but eventually you will. Or hair will come back once you're done. Hope you're doing okay overall.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

31 Aug 17

Oh yes, apart from feeling constantly weary due to the chemotherapy I am doing fine.

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@Letranknight2015 (51499)

• Philippines

31 Aug 17

Wished I could bald my head, I get head ache during heat of summer or any other sunny day.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Sep 17

My concern is that a sunny day may have a greater effect on me without the protection of hair.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Sep 17

I think men look good with a shaved head. Your hair will grow back after you finish chemo. Hang in there.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Sep 17

I know that it will return in time because I have spoken with many people who have undergone chemotherapy in the past.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

2 Sep 17

@Asylum So have I. I know one man now who's hair is just beginning to grow back.

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@Kuttu_007 (1940)

• India

31 Aug 17

Losing hair by hair fall will be really painful...but when it happens with chemotherapy.. there's no other way than accepting it..and trust me you look great with this new look...

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

31 Aug 17

I agree, accepting it as a fact of life was the only logical approach.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

31 Aug 17

@Kuttu_007 Very kind of you to say so.

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@Kuttu_007 (1940)

• India

31 Aug 17

@Asylum you're really awesome

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@silvermist (19702)

• India

31 Aug 17

The hair will grow back.Not that you are worrying about it.Good you you are coping with the treatment nicely.The new look suits you.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

31 Aug 17

I would never have shaved my head normally, but under the circumstances it was the only choice.

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@silvermist (19702)

• India

4 Sep 17

@Asylum Yes otherwise it would be uneven and awkward.

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@LadyDuck (457888)

• Switzerland

2 Sep 17

I have missed this discussion Barry. I think you took a good decision, better no hair at all than a few thin hair. You look well as a bald man, the hair will grow back.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

2 Sep 17

Yes, it is better than a very fine layer of hair.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

2 Sep 17

@LadyDuck What was left was not worth keeping.

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@LadyDuck (457888)

• Switzerland

2 Sep 17

@Asylum And you do not risk to see your air fall where unwanted.

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@poehere (15126)

• French Polynesia

1 Sep 17

You look good bald. Do not worry it adds to your character. It will grow back normally after a few treatments. My sister in law lost all her hair too and before she finished her treatments it started to grow back. Soon you will have nice head of hair again. I wish you luck with your treatments.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Sep 17

The loss of hair does not worry me, although I would never have shaved it from choice.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Sep 17

@poehere Mine did not start to come out for at least 4 or 5 weeks after my first chemotherapy, but in just over 9 days it was almost gone.

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@poehere (15126)

• French Polynesia

1 Sep 17

@Asylum Not many people would shave their head by choice. My sister in law started loosing her hair a week after the first treatment. She shaved her heard then. She said she hated her hair falling out all over the place and in her food.

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@fishtiger58 (29823)

• Momence, Illinois

1 Sep 17

I have been away from myLot for 3 months, so very very sorry to hear about your cancer. Nasty business that. But really has anyone told you that you now look like Patrick Stewart and he's British too lol.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Sep 17

Yes, several members have mentioned that. As for cancer, it is now a fact of life so I have no alternative but to accept it.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Sep 17

@fishtiger58 It seems to be making some progress. I have 3 more treatments on Monday to Wednesday, so there is still chance of further improvement.

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@fishtiger58 (29823)

• Momence, Illinois

1 Sep 17

@Asylum Yes no choice at all, I do hope all the treatments go well and knock that cancer for a loop

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@Shiva49 (26196)

• Singapore

12 Sep 17

I have seen hair growing right back to the original once the chemo sessions are over. I know you are more concerned that the treatment is a success - siva

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

12 Sep 17

Yes, the progress is far more important than hair.

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@renicemae (4883)

• Philippines

1 Sep 17

I am saddened for what you are now experiencing but I hope and pray for your fast recovery. But don't worry, you still do look good

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Sep 17

There is no reason for sadness. These things happen some simply have to accept what life gives us.

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