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jeffnyc:
hi all!

my first post here!

although i know it is probably not practical nor possible (i haven't seen any online), i was wondering if anyone has come across any shampoos with spf.

i live in nyc and commute everyday, enjoy outdoor sports, etc.  i had two malignant melanomas removed from my back (nothing has returned) and am obviously worried about my thinning head.

applying spf or wipes everyday is a pain (not to mention sticky).  i'm just looking for a quick solution.

at present, i only apply a sport spf when on outdoor expeditions or wear a hat.

any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

GBORN:
I would think it would just wash out in the shower.

jeffnyc:
exactly what i thought.

however, they have been advertising sun protection in shampoo for women's hair to protect color = maketing hype.

if they could come up with something, that would be brilliant, but as we've mentioned... it just doesn't seem possible.

anyone else hear of anything?

Stu:

--- Quote from: jeffnyc on May 09, 2007, 09:20:53 AM ---i live in nyc and commute everyday, enjoy outdoor sports, etc.  i had two malignant melanomas removed from my back (nothing has returned) and am obviously worried about my thinning head.

--- End quote ---

Jeff, This is exactly one of the reasons that I started shaving my head.  I didn't always want to wear a hat, and I didn't care to run sunscreen through my hair just to get to the sun-exposed scalp whether I was in a pool or just out-and-about.  Now it's quick and easy -- just apply the sunscreen and go.  I don't know how far along your hair loss is at this point, but by advice is to just shave it all off.  We're here to help you through it if you need a shove.

champ007:
Hey Jeffnyc, before I went Sly, in the summer I would towel dry my hair and then "spray" some coppertone spf 45 on my head. Then I would do my 1 minute blowdry  ;D on my hair. I would get the non-greasy formula. You can check my pic in the before and after gallery to see how much hair I had.
I will tell you that since I have shaved it has been alot easier and I am worry-free about whether I have protection now. Please take time to read through some post and really think about your hair if you have the slightest complex over it. Everyone here is great and willing to advise and encourage you if you decide to make a change. PS... I live in the south so I see alot of sun!
Welcome to SBGs  8)

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