September 2024 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This study found that young adult cancer survivors, aged 20-39, who experienced hair loss due to cancer treatment had unmet information needs, particularly regarding wigs and recurrent hair loss, despite satisfaction with information on wig maintenance and keeping the head clean.
This article provides a comprehensive guide on wig making, styling, and maintenance techniques but does not report any new research findings.
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March 2014 in “Body Image” This paper explores the social challenges individuals with medical hair loss face when using wigs, highlighting the complex identity management involved and the social obligations to disclose wig use to close ones.
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April 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” No treatment reliably changes Alopecia Areata's course; reassurance and possibly a wig are recommended.
November 2018 in “Annals of oncology” This study found that the computer-controlled RV-01 scalp cooling device helped prevent significant hair loss in metastatic breast cancer patients treated with eribulin, with none of the 16 patients requiring a wig and experiencing minimal discomfort.