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research Wigs and hairpieces: Evaluating dermatologic issues

22 citations , May 2012 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

This article reviews the lack of major breakthroughs and limited therapeutic options for extensive hair loss, emphasizing the need to address its psychological impact; it reports no new clinical results.

research Wigs and hair prosthetics

May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks”

According to this source, wigs and hair prosthetics can enhance social confidence and quality of life for patients with alopecia, especially when other treatments fall short aesthetically, but care is needed to prevent issues like traction alopecia and contact dermatitis.

research A review of scalp camouflaging agents and prostheses for individuals with hair loss

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.

research British Association of Dermatologists’ guidelines for the management of alopecia areata 2012

218 citations , April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This updated guideline from the British Association of Dermatologists discusses current recommendations for managing alopecia areata but reports no new clinical research findings.

research Do you know how to recommend a wig to your patient?

9 citations , July 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”

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.

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community Why are wigs normalized for women and not men? Shouldn't it be the other way around?

in Chat 268 upvotes 2 years ago

Men wearing wigs should be normalized as it is for women. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are mentioned, but societal norms need to change to accept wigs for men.

community Wig wearers (and curious people)! Would you be interested in wearing non-natural wig colors?

7 upvotes 9 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential interest in non-natural colored wigs and the challenges of finding affordable, realistic wigs, especially for those experiencing hair loss. It also touches on the idea of restoring old human hair to make wigs more accessible and affordable.

community Why don’t more people use hair fibers?

in Product 527 upvotes 10 months ago

Hair fibers can effectively cover thinning hair when used with minoxidil and hairspray but require daily application and can be inconvenient in certain conditions. Some users prefer treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, or wigs due to the maintenance and limitations of hair fibers.

community I don’t feel like I’ve made much progress over the last 2 years

32 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermastamping, and started HRT 4 months ago but feels discouraged about progress. Other users see significant improvement and offer encouragement.

community If there won't be a cure, is Manchu/Japanese rule our only option?

599 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation humorously suggests accepting male pattern baldness by adopting historical hairstyles like those of the Manchus and Japanese, rather than hoping for a cure. It also discusses the potential of gene therapy targeting hair loss, despite skepticism about a definitive cure.

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learn sh-Polypeptide-7

Is sh-Polypeptide-7 considered a natural or synthetic ingredient, and how is it typically applied? sh-Polypeptide-7 is a synthetic ingredient applied in hair-care products.

learn Glycerin

What’s the difference between vegetable glycerin and synthetic glycerin in hair products? Vegetable glycerin is plant-derived, while synthetic glycerin is petroleum-based, but both are chemically identical.

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