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Hello,

I have Chronic myeloid leukaemia and was wondering what the situation is with hair dye at my hairdressers! Any information would be appreciated
Thanks
Gemma

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Hi @Curtis498.
I have copied in the @BloodCancerUK_Nurses as they will know a lot more than me. Be interesting to see what the recommendations are :blush:

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Thank you @Nichola75

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A very good question @Curtis498, @Nichola75 has given you a great response and perhaps you might ask your specialist nurse, consultant or GP as well
I hope someone will be able to share their experiences too.
Please do let us know how you get on as others will probably be interested as well.
Look after yourself

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Hello there Gemma
There is very little definitive advice for when someone is taking Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors for Chronic myeloid leukaemia and dying hair but I would check with your Clinical Nurse Specialist in the first instance. It can be your scalp is a little more sensitive when taking particular medications to best to be sure by speaking to your team.
I will do some more research and let you know if I find anything.
Take care
Gemma

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Thank you @GemmaBloodCancerUK I will send a email to my specialist nurse! I will embrace the grey for a bit

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This maybe of help

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Do embrace and whilst you wait for an answer this charity is great for information about skin and hair care too: About Us - Look Good Feel Better : Look Good Feel Better
Take care
Gemma

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From our personal experiences, it’s not really good to play with chemicals in this situation, but I don’t really know about the hair dye, it could be inoffensive. You should ask a nurse about that.

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