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Types of Wigs: Monofilament Wigs, Human Hair Wigs, Wigs For Cancer Patients

by hubertworking on Oct 29, 2010

Wigs can come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and types. There are also many reasons why people choose to wear wigs. It can be for fashion, style, cultural reasons, religious reasons, or to disguise baldness. Depending on the reason a different wig may be the right choice. There are wigs for cancer patients . A cancer patient may have a sensitive scalp so an ultra lightweight cap, or a monofilament wig may be the right choice.

Monofilament wigs are especially good for severe hair loss. Compared to other wigs the cap is softer for a sensitive scalp and is hypoallergenic. The color of the cap is almost transparent allowing it to take on the color of the scalp of the wearer. The main benefits of a monofilament wig come from the hair strands being hand-knotted onto the cap one strand at a time. This makes styling easier because the individual strands of hair can swivel on the base.

A lot of wigs are made from synthetic fibers, which are cheaper but...Read More >>



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Wigs For Cancer Patients

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For many cancer patients, one of the most distressing side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment is hair loss. Not all cancer treatments result in complete hair loss, but there is a fairly high possibility there will be some hair-loss. Discuss with your doctor about getting a prescription for a “hair prosthesis.” Many health insurance companies will cover wigs for cancer patients since they are needed for medical purposes.

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