Wigs And Hair Prosthetics

May 2023 in “ Elsevier eBooks ”

Molly Stout, Omer Ibrahim

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TLDR Wigs and hair prosthetics boost confidence and quality of life for people with hair loss.

Wigs and hair prosthetics serve as valuable therapeutic options for individuals with various forms of alopecia, enhancing social confidence and quality of life, particularly when other treatments fail to meet aesthetic expectations. Patients and dermatologists can choose from a range of options, including synthetic or natural hair fibers, different foundations (wefted, lace, net), and various attachment methods (clips, bonding glues or tape, vacuum). However, it is important to avoid traction alopecia and contact dermatitis.

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