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- Title
Wigs and hairpieces: Evaluating dermatologic issues.
- Authors
Banka, Nusrat; Bunagan, M. J. Kristine; Dubrule, Yvonne; Shapiro, Jerry
- Abstract
Hair is an important feature of self-image, and hair loss can have a devastating impact on a person's pychological well-being. In recent years, there has been an explosion of research in the understanding of various hair disorders, but unfortunately there has not been a major breakthrough and not much has changed in terms of therapeutic options available to patients with extensive hair loss. As professionals, we need to understand the social significance of hair in relation to a person's outward presentation and social interactions. We must minimize the distress alopecia can cause by providing up-to-date information to enable them to prepare for and minimize the psychological consequences of hair loss.
- Subjects
BALDNESS; SELF-perception; HAIR manifestations of general diseases; WELL-being; HAIR diseases
- Publication
Dermatologic Therapy, 2012, Vol 25, Issue 3, p260
- ISSN
1396-0296
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1529-8019.2012.01506.x