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HAIR REPLACEMENT SOLUTIONS
At Tosi Hair Replacement Clinic in Exeter, we offer a
complete solution to clients throughout Pennsylvania who
suffer hair loss due to chemotherapy, and medically related
hair loss.
Chemotherapy consists of the administration of drugs that
destroy rapidly reproducing cancer cells. Unfortunately,
while chemotherapy drugs preferentially destroy cancer
cells, the drugs also can destroy those cells responsible
for normal growth of hair and nails.
 HOW AND WHEN DOES HAIR GROWTH OCCUR
Adequate
hair growth may take six months to one year.
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Returning
hair may be different from the hair that was lost. Due
to the absence or alteration of pigment, the hair may
grow back white, gray or a different color. Eventually,
as the pigment cells return to normal, the original
color should return.
HAIR CARE
TIPS FOR NEW HAIR GROWTH
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Shampoo
hair twice weekly with a mild shampoo such as those
intended for dry or damaged hair.
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The scalp
should also be thoroughly massaged to remove any
scaling.
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Follow
shampoo with a conditioner for fine or limp hair.
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Avoid high
heat from blow dryers to the hair and skin.
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Keep
hairstyling to a minimum due to the new hair being prone
to breakage.
 CHEMICAL
CURLING OR PERMANENT WAVING
Chemical treatment of the hair is best avoided until the
hair is at least three inches long. For best results, use a
mild body wave with short processing time.
WARNING!
Many patients cannot tolerate the permanent wave solution on
their scalp for up to one year following chemotherapy.
HAIR COLORING
Hair coloring may also be irritating to
the sensitive scalp and should be avoided until the scalp
sensation returns to normal.
BLEACHING to lighten the hair color should not be
attempted at this time.
CHILDREN
A word of caution to parents with children
undergoing chemotherapy. The absence of hair can be used in
a positive manner. It can signal to others “handle with
care.” While undergoing chemotherapy the child has a low
blood count and can be bruised easily.
The insistence of parents, although well meaning, for a
child to wear a wig or prosthesis can signal the message
“YOU’RE NOT O.K. THE WAY YOU ARE!” A child should have all
of the options but the choice should be his or hers.
 TREATMENT
OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR FEMALE PATTERN BALDNESS
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At the
onset of hair loss, (the very first hair fall), some
patients choose to shave the total scalp, for the
following reasons:
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The
elimination of uncontrolled hair fall and embarrassing
shedding.
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Some feel
that total baldness is more attractive than the spotty
hair loss (especially males).
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Shaving
facilitates prosthetic hair security and comfort (i.e.
vacuum bases, two-way tape and other adhesives for hair
prostheses.
TRICHOTILLOMANIA - COMPULSIVE HAIR PULLING
Lots of people have nervous habits, but people who pull out
their hair compulsively can suffer overwhelming emotional
and even physical impact. Psychiatrists estimate that four
million Americans have what is called trichotillomania
(trick-o-till-o-main-ee-a).
HAIR PROSTHESES FOR HAIR LOSS
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Insurance
sometimes covers a wig or hair prosthesis.
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Assume you
will lose all of your hair when you begin chemotherapy
treatment. By doing so, your advance planning will
assist you considerably.
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Your first
wig or hair prosthesis should duplicate your hair as
closely as possible. Be conservative in color, length,
thickness and style.
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In
chemotherapy-related hair loss, avoid the following:
weaves, hair extensions, hair integration and hair
intensifiers.
At Tosi Hair
Replacement Clinic in Exeter, Pennsylvania, we offer
FREE private, confidential consultations to help you
determine which hair loss treatment is best for your
individual situation.
JUST CLICK HERE
to book your free, confidential hair loss evaluation today.
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