36 citations
,
August 2012 in “Dermatology online journal” This review discusses methods to hide or reduce the appearance of hair loss using hair prostheses and camouflaging agents, and reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
,
May 2007 in “Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry” This clinical report describes a method for using tattoo marks to help align a facial prosthesis for a patient with skin flap reconstruction.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Public Health” This review highlights the inconsistent and often insufficient global coverage of cranial prostheses for medical hair loss, with variations depending on healthcare system models and a general lack of standardized recognition as medically necessary devices.
In this overview, the authors discuss various strategies for optimizing the appearance of natural hair through cosmetic methods and highlight the dermatologist's role in advising patients with temporary or permanent hair loss on the use of hair prostheses.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” In this study, a case of a 70-year-old woman with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia showed that using a high-quality hair prosthesis improved her quality of life and mood, as measured by PHQ-9 and Skindex-29 scores, though such wigs are rarely covered by insurance.