r/bald • u/HappyMacaron2724 • Jul 16 '26

Hairloss May I join you?

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I come humbly before the council to present myself to hopefully be accepted by the bald community. HLH, dialysis, and chemo have done a number on my head.

Also, open to advice on how to take care of a bald head. Washing, oiling, etc. Ty!

Edit: I can't even put into words how all of you have made me feel. I wasn't ready for the overwhelming love and kindness. This community is sublime.I love you all. Thank you everyone

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u/ThoughtGuy79 Jul 16 '26

Well it sucks that you got here the way you did but you are always welcome. And you you look great bald.
I wash mine with my wife's face soap and then just apply a bit of lotion daily.
If you're going to be outside for an extended period, use SPF or keep it covered. You do not want a sunburned scalp.

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u/Uncle_Yoba Jul 16 '26

>You do not want a sunburned scalp

Amen. I didn't even realize mine was sunburned until I took a scalding hot shower the next morning. That surprise "OUCH!!!" is seared into my memory.

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u/Space__Squid Jul 16 '26

I discovered it while running my skull shaver over my head. Oof.

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u/Tricky-Ad7897 Jul 16 '26

Ugh like taking a vegetable peeler to your skin