Supporting my spouse as she recovers the hair — and the self-image — cancer treatment took from her. My wife didn't wash her hair during chemotherapy. Chemo gave her no hair to wash for six months.

Going to the hairdresser is often considered a relaxing, pampering experience, but a rare condition known as beauty parlor stroke syndrome (BPSS) can, for a small number of people, make a shampoo at ...