Hairstyling with Prostheses

    August 2025
    Zoe Diana Draelos, Matthew Michael Draelos
    This document discusses the role of dermatologists in advising patients with significant temporary or permanent hair loss on the use of hair prostheses. It highlights the importance of providing reassurance and compassion to patients experiencing conditions like chemotherapy-induced hair loss, alopecia areata, lichen planopilaris, or central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia. The chapter emphasizes the value of dermatologists' guidance in optimizing the appearance of natural hair and the use of prostheses to improve patients' confidence and well-being.
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