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September 18, 2025
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Members enthusiastically shared their self-care routines around hair dyeing and nail appointments, with most continuing these practices... Read more

Members enthusiastically shared their self-care routines around hair dyeing and nail appointments, with most continuing these practices regularly, typically getting hair done every six weeks and nails done every two to three weeks. Several members emphasized that mental health and self-care are just as important as physical health when living with PBC, with many reporting their doctors approved of these practices and reassuring others that research suggests hair dye and nail polish do not worsen liver function. A recurring theme was finding balance between taking care of oneself, maintaining professional appearance, and making informed choices, with some members opting for gentler products or doing their own hair and nails at home.

A myPBCteam Member

I get my nails done every 2/3 weeks. I do the shellac, but I don't dye my hair. My doctor told me he is fine with me getting my nails done.

September 18, 2025
A myPBCteam Member

I think self care is important for everyone! I have routine hair appointments every 6 weeks and pedicures every 2 weeks. This definitely helps my mental health.

September 18, 2025
A myPBCteam Member

Hey Belva, I read on Google that getting hair and nails done doesn't cause PBC to progress,,!!!

September 18, 2025
A myPBCteam Member

I get my hair done every 6 weeks also, not excited about giving that up at this point. I have stopped nails and do my own toes :).
Like my Doc said your mental care is as important as your physical. But I will be asking him this question. He was concerned about my hair loss and he took me off Ursodiol and started me on a Livdelzi to see if that will make a difference. It has been one month. Not seeing a difference at this point. This is a fairly new medication. :) Always an adventure with PBC

September 18, 2025
A myPBCteam Member

Nails weekly hair quarterly

September 21, 2025

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