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Wigs and hairpieces: Evaluating dermatologic issues
Author(s) -
Banka Nusrat,
Bunagan M. J. Kristine,
Dubrule Yvonne,
Shapiro Jerry
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1111/j.1529-8019.2012.01506.x
Subject(s) - hair loss , medicine , distress , psychological distress , presentation (obstetrics) , dermatology , relation (database) , psychiatry , surgery , clinical psychology , anxiety , computer science , database
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.