Camouflage hair loss|Hair care treatments

Hair care treatments

Camouflaging therapy and numerous methods exist to camouflage hair loss.  Wigs and hair pieces differ immensely in cost, durability, maintenance requirements, and quality. 

Some are fixed to the skin with glue, others are simply placed on the head, and some are attached to “tunnel grafts”, surgically constructed pockets in the skin to which the hairpiece is clipped. 

Tunnel grafting may cause major problems, including infection and scarring. 

The skin may be permanently damaged to such an extent that it will no longer be possible to choose alternative methods of regrowing the hair, such as medication or surgery

Hairpieces should be chosen with care to ensure that the color of the hair matches, the hair has a natural texture and look, and it fits properly. 

The slightest discrepancy in any of these factors will make the hairpiece noticeable, and an obvious hairpiece noticeable, and an obvious hairpiece looks far worse than a bald head in Camouflaging therapy.         

Hair weaving is another camouflage option.  In this method, hair, usually of human origin, is matched in color and texture to the individual’s own hair, then woven or knotted to it. 

This method works especially well in a small area.  The advantage of hair weaving is that is stays in place during vigorous activity, as well as in the water. 

The disadvantage is that it requires frequent adjustments because as the hair to which it is attached grows, the knots loosen up, and the woven hair lifts away from the head. 

Irritation of the skin under the woven hair is common, whether or not the hair used is real or synthetic in Camouflaging therapy.

HAIR LOSS

Camouflage hair loss and contrary to general belief the unremitting loss of hair as time passes is not restricted to the male gender. 

Women may also be predisposed to male pattern hair loss, although it is not as common.

Male pattern hair loss occurs when, due to a hereditary predisposition, the hair follicles are overly sensitive to normal male hormone levels and effectively burn out.  Less commonly male hormones may be in excess.

Thyroid abnormalities or hormonal imbalance may unmask male pattern hair loss in both sexes, but more commonly in women. 

Therefore it is important to check for these conditions before embarking on a course of treatment.

Age related hair loss may be alleviated by medication, surgery, or camouflage.

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