research Therapeutic Effect of Superficial Scalp Hypothermia on Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Breast Cancer Survivors
Scalp cooling effectively reduces hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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60-90 / 1000+ resultsresearch Expanding the Availability of Scalp Cooling to All Patients at Risk of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Insurance coverage for scalp cooling will make it more accessible to all chemotherapy patients.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia by Docetaxel: Prevalence, Treatment and Prevention
Docetaxel often causes hair loss, with limited effective treatments and no cure for permanent hair loss.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review
Low-dose oral minoxidil may help treat hair loss but is not FDA-approved and can cause side effects like unwanted hair growth and heart issues.
research Female pattern hair loss: therapeutic update
Topical minoxidil is the best-supported treatment for female hair loss, but personalized plans are needed.
research A mixed methods survey of social anxiety, anxiety, depression and wig use in alopecia
Many people with alopecia experience high levels of social anxiety, anxiety, and depression, and while wigs can boost confidence, they may also cause anxiety.
research Can you pull it off? Appearance modifying behaviours 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.
research The case of the felted wig
The hairpiece matted due to weathered hair after shampooing.
research Wig Making and Styling: A Complete Guide for Theatre & Film
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 BH10 Unequal National Health Service wig provision: toupée or no toupée, that is the question?
There are unequal access to wigs for alopecia patients in the UK, needing policy changes for fairness.
research BH13 Current wig prescribing practices and financial evaluation in a National Health Service foundation trust: lessons learnt and future challenges
NHS wig provision needs improvement for fair access and better support for alopecia patients.
research Expanding Wig Coverage under Medicare: Improving Access for Patients with Alopecia.
research Improving Awareness and Utilization of Pediatric Wig Resources Through Provider and Family Education at Children’s Hospital of Orange County
The initiative aims to increase awareness and use of free pediatric wig programs by 50% in 3 months.
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 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 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 Social Perception of Male Faces. Individuals, Clusters, Dimensions
Hair loss affects attractiveness but can suggest intelligence, and face perception is complex, involving factors like age and smile.
research “Toupee or not Toupee?” Sic (et Non). Social perceptions of Male Pattern Baldness (Androgenetic Alopecia)
Wearing a toupee makes men seem more attractive and slightly healthier, but doesn't change how confident they appear.
research BH04 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 George's Story
Hair restoration greatly improved George's confidence and self-identity.
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 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 Treatment of Alopecia Areata
No treatment reliably changes Alopecia Areata's course; reassurance and possibly a wig are recommended.
research Role of Hair Prostheses (Wigs) in Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata
Wigs significantly improve the well-being of people with severe hair loss.