June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study surveyed UK healthcare professionals on wig provision for nonprivate patients with severe alopecia, finding significant regional disparities in access and perceived ease, which contradict the Alopecia UK Charter for equitable wig distribution.
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April 2017 in “BMJ open” This study found that people with alopecia who worry about not wearing a wig reported higher levels of depression, anxiety, and social anxiety, although wig use increased social confidence for many.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers reviewed wig prescribing practices for alopecia at a single center and found a high demand for wigs, especially acrylic ones, and noted significant funding discrepancies between different regions, emphasizing their importance in managing patient wellbeing on the NHS.
October 2023 in “Skin health and disease” This study found that individuals with alopecia areata in the UK, particularly women and those of Asian ethnicity with lower income and severe symptoms, spent a significant portion of their disposable income on managing the condition, highlighting wigs and private dermatology services as primary expenses.
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January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the key considerations and techniques necessary for successful Follicular Unit Transplantation in hair restoration surgery and reports no new clinical results.