Ease discomfort of tenderness, dryness, & itchiness with scalp care relief from side effects chemo

Did you know that everything in your bloodstream can be traced in your hair? DNA, drugs, etc. Why? Because blood is what feeds your hair. (Always be nice to your hairdresser- we can leave your hair at the scene of a crime!) That’s why they can run tests on your hair. Your scalp is actually a very delicate part of your skin. Think about it- normally you have hair that protects and covers it. Your hair follicles all have their very own oil gland whose job is to give moisture to each follicle. So, when you are on a treatment that causes you to lose your hair, your oil glands go to “sleep” because there are no hair being developed at this time. This now leaves your scalp exposed, experiencing dryness, and congested because anything in your blood stream that had travelled up to your scalp and is usually absorbed somewhat by your hair…now has nowhere to go. The shampoo’s in this kit will help lift that congestion out of your scalp.

I always recommend the Well Being kit for scalp care relief for side effects of chemotherapy. There are 2 shampoos and 2 lotions that are specific for people going through a chemotherapy or radiation that causes hair loss. One of the best things about these products are that it is made right here in Canada by Terapo Medik whose laboratory is located in Quebec. Terapo Medik products specialize in addressing many different scalp issues. As I mentioned this kit was specially made to address the side effects that treatment may cause on the scalp. Cleaning and moisturizing your scalp are key. You may find your scalp has little red bumps (this is often caused by what I refer to as congestion in the scalp), experiencing dryness and itchy, scalp tenderness, all because your oil glands have gone to sleep. The Hydra scalp shampoo and the Vitascalp shampoo should be used alternating days to help combat this. (use one shampoo Monday- the other on Tuesday) Leave on for 3-5 min – it needs time to work. Why won’t your regular shampoo do the same thing? Because it’s meant really for your hair… these shampoos are meant for your head. This you can certainly (and I suggest to) start using the same week you start treatment( or anytime during). Why? You still have hair? Because the drugs are now in your system. You’ve probably been told you will experience some pain or discomfort in your scalp usually after the 5th day from treatment. These shampoos will help give some relief. Once you’ve lost your hair (shedding begins on day 14) or you’ve shaved your head (AND BY THE WAY NEVER BUZZ CUT RIGHT DOWN TO THE SCALP! Go as short as a #1guard – that way you don’t risk cutting your scalp or getting an “ingrown” hair because it was too short to fall out of the follicle) apply a small amount of the Hydra scalp lotion directly on your scalp and massage in. Do not rinse.

I guarantee you will feel INSTANT relief. You won’t even realize how dry your scalp really is until you put this on. Use this twice a day – a little in the morning and a little at night. I don’t recommend the use oil on your scalp- it just coats but won’t be absorbed, and this can often lead to a rash. This lotion is designed to give exactly what your follicles need until their own glands wake up again. If your follicle shrinks because it’s too dry, its hard for it to grow a healthy hair. Lastly, the Vitascalp lotion. Think of this as “fertilizer” for the scalp. You ADD this to the regime 30days AFTER last chemo (or radiation only on head) Also use it twice a day. This active organic concentrate of amino acids, proteins, and vitamins is designed to bring back body and vitality to hair and stimulate and strengthen the capillary stem during regrowth. Don’t stop using the kit until the bottles are empty. You can then start using your own products as you will have some hair coming in at this point (Hooray!) This is a lot of info- by all means call me if you have purchased this kit and I will walk you through it again.

Take care of your scalp so your hair has a great environment to come back to =)

Why Use This Well-being Care Kit?

For those undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment, capillary and sebaceous gland activity are sharply reduced, causing the scalp and skin to dry out considerably and leading to temporary hair loss.

The Térapo Médik+ Well-being Care Kit lets you fully hydrate your scalp during treatments and ensures vigorous regrowth after hair loss, thanks to gentle natural ingredients specifically adapted to your condition. Indeed, this premium scalp healthcare solution provides optimal care before, during, and after chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Won't Lose My Hair But My Scalp Feels Dry and Irritated

This is a great shampoo and lotion for those in treatment but won’t lose their hair. You may still experience dryness/itchiness from treatment. The shampoo will calm and hydrate your scalp. Still use your regular conditioner for your hair. Use shampoo 3-4 times a week. Keep your scalp clean This is available for purchase in the Boutique

This lotion you can “spot” treat any areas that feel irritated or use on your entire head if you have total hair loss. It will help calm your scalp. This is the same product that is in the Well Being kit for scalp hydration. . This is available for purchase in the Boutique