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CANCER. The word
alone creates fear and confusion. Patients face not only the
uncertainty of their disease, but the anxiety of treatment -
particularly hair loss.
Van Scoy Hair Clinics
help men, women and children experiencing Alopecia Areata,
and other forms of medically-related hair loss such as
chemotherapy, thyroid, or other medical disorders and
treatments.
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Chemotherapy hair loss, and other
cancer treatments such as radiation, works because they kill
rapidly dividing cells. Because hair grows relatively fast,
these cells are attacked and the hair growth is temporarily
stopped. Now that new anti-nausiant
drugs are available to patients, many people living with
cancer treatment are able to work and play almost like
normal, except for the hair loss.
The hair loss brings a
loss of privacy and self-image that many find harder to deal
with than the actual treatment. For this situation, we
recommend that you choose a wig from a selection of full cap
wigs.
Medically
Related Hair Loss
Causes
Medical related hair loss
can be attributed to several causes including:
Trichotillomania (Compulsive Hair Pulling)
Many people have nervous habits, but people who pull out
their hair compulsively can suffer overwhelming emotional
and even physical impact. Hair pulling is a deep secret for
most people who do it, but it is not especially rare.
Psychiatrists estimate that 4 million Americans have what is
called trichotillomania (trick-o-till-o-main-ee-a). If wigs
or hair replacement is something you want to consider, the
highly experienced consultants at Van Scoy Hair Clinic in
Ohio will help you find the best
solution.
Hair Loss
Alternatives
There are several hair
loss treatment options available for those experiencing
medically related hair loss. Some people choose hairs,
scarves or turbans, while others prefer a hair prosthesis or
both.
 Our
custom hair replacements for men are uniquely
different from the standard wigs or hair pieces that are readily available in
department stores, online or mail order catalogs.
If you choose to replace your hair, you'll be happy to know
that fake looking wigs are a thing of the past. New
technologies have made both
human hair wigs and synthetic
wigs appear extraordinarily realistic because they can be
fitted to the shape of your head. Human hair wigs are
typically more expensive and require more maintenance.
Synthetic wigs are less expensive (although some special
models are more expensive), and are easier to style and
wash. Synthetic wigs also dry more quickly, and require less
care.
Hair Prostheses are the latest technological advance in
replacing lost hair. They are made to meet the exact and
specific needs of the wearer. Form fitting and breathable,
the flexible fit of the hair prosthesis can be styled just
like natural hair. A high-quality prosthesis will always go
undetected.
They are also designed to
meet an individual's specific hair loss needs, and to look
totally natural and undetectable. Whatever the cause, every
medically-related hair loss situation can be restored to the
patient’s original hair style and look.
Did you
know?
A modern,
state-of-the-art hair prosthesis may be
considered a tax deductible medical expense. Contact your
accountant and inquire if your system can be deducted.
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Alopecia
Areata
