Hair Replacement for Medically Related Hair Loss

Wigs and hair prosthesis units for women, men and children with medical conditions that cause thinning hair or hair loss. 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. Chemotherapy, 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.

Medically related hair loss brings with it a loss of privacy and self-image that many find harder to deal with than the actual treatment.
 

Hair Replacement Options and Alternatives

There are several options for dealing with hair loss once it occurs. You may choose to cover your head with a hat, scarf or turban. Or you may choose to replace your hair either with a wig or with a prosthetic hair system.

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.
 

Did you know?

A modern, state-of-the-art hair prosthesis or wig is often considered a tax deductible medical expense. Contact your accountant and inquire if your system can be deducted.

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.
 

Common Causes of Medically Related Hair Loss for Women and Men

Medical related hair loss can be attributed to several causes including:

• Alopecia Areata

• Alopecia Totalis

• Alopecia Universalis

• Chemotherapy

• Radiation Treatments

• Drugs and Surgery

• Health and Stress

• Chemical Damage

• Accident Injury

• Burns and Scars

• Disaster trauma

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, women, and children are uniquely different from the standard wigs readily available in department stores or mail order catalogs.

They are 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.
 

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 Graff Technology in Riverside will help you find the best solution.
 

Completely Natural Human Hair Wigs - Riverside, California

For the very ultimate in comfort and style there is nothing like a high-quality human hair wig.

Contrary to popular belief, not all human hair wigs are hard to maintain. In fact, because you can use hot blowers, rollers and curling (straightening) irons you have a lot more styling options.

Human hair wigs are cut and customized to the look that you want. For this reason we do not have set styles like with the synthetic wigs.