Is it permissible to shave the head after the completion of chemotherapy treatment for the hair to grow back thicker and coarser?
A woman is not permitted to shave her hair except for a valid excuse. What is mentioned in the question—the wife's desire to shave her hair so that it grows back stronger and coarser due to its weakness and illness—is considered a valid excuse. Therefore, there is no harm in her doing so.
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