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Silk Pillowcases: The Simple Switch That Can Help You Cope With Chemotherapy

Episode Summary

https://mayfairsilk.com/blogs/general/silk-pillowcases-for-chemo-patients-benefits-where-to-buyUp to 65% of chemo patients face hair loss, but the scalp pain that comes with it often goes overlooked. Could something as simple as your pillowcase fabric be making trichodynia worse or better?

Episode Notes

[thoughtful] Here's something that stopped me in my tracks: up to sixty-five percent of cancer patients experience chemotherapy-induced hair loss, and that process can come with real scalp discomfort along the way. Today we're talking about something small that can ease a lot of that, silk pillowcases, and why scalp care matters so much during treatment. I'm joined by a sleep and skincare specialist who's studied this closely. Welcome. Mayfairsilk City: London Address: 13 Hanover Square Website: https://www.mayfairsilk.com