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Hair prosthesis

Introduction


A Hair prosthesis (or cranial prosthesis), is a custom-made wig specifically designed for patients who have lost their hair as a result of medical conditions or treatments, such as alopecia areata[1] , alopecia totalis, trichotillomania, chemotherapy, or any other clinical disease or treatment resulting in hair loss.[2]. The terminology is used when applying for medical insurance or tax deduction status.

Doctors have been prescribing these prostheses since the 1950s. Cranial prostheses also help to protect disease-weakened immune systems from the sun, and to regulate body temperature.

See also

See also

Sofia’s Hair 4 Health

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Notes

Notes

  1. ↑ Cancer Organization, UK. “Chemotherapy drugs causing hair loss”. Retrieved April 28. Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help); Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ↑ House of Representatives. “Coverage for hair prostheses since 2001”. Retrieved February 8. Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help); Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)