Do You Know How to Recommend a Wig to Your Patient?

    July 2020 in “ Journal of cosmetic dermatology ”
    Flávia Weffort, Sofia Sales Martins, Glaura Tinoco Plata … Daniel Fernandes Melo
    Studysummary This review discusses synthetic and nonsynthetic wigs for alopecia and reports no new results; it aims to inform physicians on advising patients about available wig options.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Read the full study on doi.org →
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study 8

    1. Role of Hair Prostheses (Wigs) in Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata Annals of Dermatology · 2018
    2. A Mixed Methods Survey of Social Anxiety, Anxiety, Depression, and Wig Use in Alopecia BMJ open · 2017
    3. Hair Camouflage: A Comprehensive Review International Journal of Women's Dermatology · 2017
    4. Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Superglue International Journal of Trichology · 2013
    5. A Review of Scalp Camouflaging Agents and Prostheses for Individuals with Hair Loss Dermatology online journal · 2012
    6. Wigs and Hairpieces: Evaluating Dermatologic Issues Dermatologic Therapy · 2012
    7. Camouflage Techniques for Alopecia Areata: What Is a Patient to Do? Dermatologic Therapy · 2011
    8. Contemporary Hair Transplantation Dermatologic Surgery · 2009