September 2024 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This study surveyed 44 young adult cancer survivors, aged 20-39, to understand their information needs regarding hair loss due to cancer drug therapy. Participants were most satisfied with information on wig maintenance, head cleanliness, and the potential for anticancer drugs to cause hair loss. However, they were least satisfied with information on wig pricing and changes in the amount and quality of recurrent hair. The primary sources of information were the Internet, nurses, and peers with the same condition. Unmet needs included more opportunities to consult with others who experienced hair loss, information on wigs for younger people, and details on recurrent hair loss. The study highlights the need for tailored information for younger generations, improved health literacy support, and better access to consultations with individuals who have experienced hair loss.
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March 2014 in “Body Image” Wig users with alopecia do a lot of emotional and practical work to make their wigs look natural and manage how others see them.
December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The patient accepted her hair loss and adapted by wearing a wig and tattooing her eyebrows.
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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.
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October 1978 in “Archives of dermatology” Corticosteroids may effectively regrow hair in Alopecia Totalis with manageable side effects.