research Can You Pull It Off? Appearance Modifying Behaviors Adopted by Wig Users with Alopecia in Social Interactions
Wig users with alopecia do a lot of emotional and practical work to make their wigs look natural and manage how others see them.
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research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and the Impact of Wig Prosthesis on Patient Quality of Life: A Case Report With Medical Insurance Appeal Letter
Wearing a high-quality wig improved a woman's mood and life quality, and the authors suggest insurance should cover the cost of wigs.
research Lichen Planopilaris Caused by Wig Attachment: A Case of Koebner Phenomenon in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Wearing a wig caused a skin condition to develop in a woman with hair loss.
research Follicular Lichen Planus Caused by Wig Use: An Unusual Case of Koebner Phenomenon
Wearing a wig caused a woman's skin condition to worsen due to pressure from the wig's fasteners.
research Do You Know How to Recommend a Wig to Your Patient?
Wigs help patients with hair loss feel more confident and improve their quality of life.
research Therapeutic Synergy Between Contact Dermatitis from a Wig-Fixing Device and Tofacitinib on Alopecia Areata
A man's hair regrew from alopecia areata after using tofacitinib and experiencing contact dermatitis from a wig device.
research The Case of the Felted Wig
The hairpiece matted due to weathered hair after shampooing.
research High-Performance Wigs via the Langmuir–Blodgett Deposition of Keratin/Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite
New wig coating technique makes them more durable, UV resistant, and less static.
research Parental Decisions for Adolescent Patients: Ethical Considerations of Information Withholding
The patient accepted her hair loss and adapted by wearing a wig and tattooing her eyebrows.
research Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Superglue
A man got an allergic skin reaction from using superglue on a wig.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata
No treatment reliably changes Alopecia Areata's course; reassurance and possibly a wig are recommended.
research Alopecia Areata and Health-Related Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.
research Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Male-Pattern and Female-Pattern Hair Loss, 2017 Version
Use finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
research Hair Loss With Minoxidil Withdrawal
Stopping minoxidil caused significant hair loss, but regrowth occurred after resuming use.
research An Unusual Side Effect of Azathioprine
Azathioprine can cause unusual hair loss, which may reverse after stopping the drug.
research Review of a Dermatology Nurse-Led Hair Service
A nurse-led hair service reduced waiting times and improved patient satisfaction and outcomes for alopecia areata treatment.
research A Description of Alopecia Areata in European Patients Based on Real-World Survey Data: Physician-Reported Characterization of Severity and Associated Treatment Utilization
More effective treatments are needed for severe alopecia areata.
research Role of Hair Prostheses (Wigs) in Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata
Wigs significantly improve the well-being of people with severe hair loss.
research Evaluation of Curl Durability for Artificial Hair Fibers
New resin B makes artificial hair fibers hold curls longer than traditional resin A.
research Results of Scalp Cooling During Anthracycline-Containing Chemotherapy Depend on Scalp Skin Temperature
Cooler scalp temperatures during chemotherapy may prevent hair loss.
research Severe Kerion Celsi Due to Trichophyton Mentagrophytes: A Case Report
Tinea capitis needs systemic treatment to avoid severe outcomes.
research Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Dyes in Wigs Following Diphenylcyclopropenone Treatment
Avoiding dyed wigs and clothing improved severe allergic reactions in a woman treated with diphencyprone.
research Short Anagen Syndrome in an Indian Woman and Its Impact on Quality of Life
An Indian woman with Short Anagen Syndrome had very short hair and a lower quality of life.
research Be Damned or Be Beautiful: The History of Alopecia and Wigs
Wigs are still a popular solution for hair loss to maintain a youthful look.
research Whole Brain Radiotherapy With Partial Hair-Sparing Technique: A Feasibility Study
Partial hair-sparing brain radiotherapy is possible and doesn't affect cancer control but still causes noticeable hair loss.
research Drug Points: Remission of Alopecia Universalis During Sulphasalazine Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis
A woman's hair grew back while she was taking sulphasalazine for arthritis.
research Establishing The Financial Burden Of Alopecia Areata And Its Predictors
Alopecia areata costs individuals about 3% of their income, with women, Asians, those with lower income, and more severe symptoms spending more.
research Multidisciplinary Treatment of Transgender Woman With Severe Gender Dysphoria and Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders - Case Report
The treatment helped a transgender woman stop drinking, improved her mental health, and reduced her gender dysphoria.
research Successful Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplant for Bald Area After Skin Graft
Hair transplant was successful on a bald area after skin graft surgery.
research Interventions for Alopecia Areata
Current treatments for alopecia show no significant long-term benefits.