Propecia making men impotent

As I was watching the news one of the stories featured really sparked my interest. As it turns out a popular hair replacement drug propecia causes men to be impotent. Since I am in the hair restoration business I decided to copy this news story onto my blog, I believe more people have to be warned about the dangerous side effects of these hair replacement drugs.

Baldness drug Propecia making men impotent, says study

By Neil Katz

 

(CBS) Men worried about losing their hair may be losing far more than that if they take the popular drug Propecia.
A new body of research says 5 to 23 percent of the millions of men who take the drug may become impotent and have lowered sex drives because of the active ingredient finasteride. And the problem may linger years after they stop taking the drug.
The story is coming to the fore as two new studies were published in "The Journal of Sexual Medicine" this month.
Young men are being prescribed these drugs, "as hair loss treatments that may negatively impact their sexual life, possibly for a prolonged time after stopping the medication," said the journal's editor-in-chief, Dr. Irwin Goldstein, in a statement.
In one paper which analyzed previous studies, researchers led by Dr. Abdulmaged M. Traish of the Boston University School of Medicine, found a small but significant percent of men suffered from erectile dysfunction, reduced ejaculation and semen volume after taking the drug. Traish told CBS News what really worried him was the long term effects.
"What is really important is not how big or small this number is," he said. "But rather how many of these individuals will continue to experience persistent side effects, even if they discontinue the drug?"
To answer that question, Traish pointed us towards research from Dr. Michael S. Irwig, who interviewed 71 otherwise healthy men who reported sexual side effects after taking finasteride. The mean duration of the negative impact was 40 months after stopping the drug.
Irwig's study, also published in "The Journal of Sexual Medicine," had some caveats. The men were not randomly selected, but rather picked off of a popular website for problems with finasteride and the men were not tested for hormone levels.
Finasteride is also found in Proscar, a drug designed to help with prostate swelling.
The cruel irony of the findings, if they hold up, is that once men stop taking Propecia their hair loss returns, but the side effects may linger for years.
There is a class action lawsuit in Canada and a smaller suit in the States. The full studies can be found in the March issue of "The Journal of Sexual Medicine" here and here.


From a CBS news article

David Hansen

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Celebrity hairpieces, celebrity hair transplants… You are not alone

Celebrity hairpieces, celebrity hair transplants… You are not alone

Whether you are famous or not everyone is concerned about his or her looks. In this day and age it seems like everyone wants to look their best, not only for others but also for themselves. Many actors wear hairpieces, this help them boost their self-esteem as well as makes them look or feel younger. After all, a good head of hair is associated with youth, and attractiveness, so when hair loss happens, it can come as a surprise.
Some examples of celebrities who wear hairpieces are,

John Travolta has a very natural looking hair replacement. He wears a lace front system that creates a soft hairline. The color and wave pattern are well matched making the hair blend right into the hair replacement system.

William Shatner who starred in Star Trek has an excellent hairpiece; I have been following him for about 40 years. The reason it is a great hairpiece is that he has good hair on the sides and on the back of his head. This creates plenty of hair to blend into the hairpiece.  If you do not have that much hair on the sides or in the back, it would be much harder to blend the hairpiece in with the hairpiece. Unless done by a professional, you would have to take a hair sample from the right areas of your hair. From my opinion, he wears a lace front hair replacement hairpiece, showing his recession, which also gives it a natural look.

John Wayne, known for his in many western films is another exception. He has a variety of different hairpieces. Sometimes he wears good hair replacement systems and sometimes he wears bad hairpieces.
There is plenty of hair replacement specialists out there with different opinions about the right hair loss hair replacement system. You would have to find the one that fits you the best and makes you feel great about yourself. Every man or woman can experience hair loss for any of these reasons whether it be from childbirth, to an infection, or from medication. The treatment is in your hands to decide.

Charleston Heston, known as Moses from The Ten Commandments. This is a bad piece. There is too much hair on the front and top, it is too heavy and not enough hair on the sides, I would suggest he grow out the hair on the sides more. The sides are thin and the top is too heavy. He has never had that much hair in his lifetime, there would be no need for him to have that much hair at his age now. The hairpiece should be lightly ventilated and with a slight wave to give it movement. In addition, it should be a lace front, so it would soften his hairline and look natural with his scalp. This is an example of what not to wear; it is all in the cut which is 75% of the hairpiece.

Hugh Hefner, known for Playboy. He does not wear a hairpiece anymore. The man is 88 years old, but notice he has hair on the front, all he needs is a partial hairpiece that he can comb his own hair over. In addition, you would never know it, but if he grows his hair longer on the sides, he can blend it in more into the hairpiece and look more natural. This would also give his face a better frame. I would love to make him a great hairpiece if I got the chance to.
Good Luck & Good Looking
David Hansen,
www.davidhansen.com
312-943-8171

Things to know when living with a hairpiece

Things to know when living with a hairpiece

When a person starts to wear a hair replacement system, there are certain things they must know in order to have it look natural and last for as long as possible. Here I will explain how it is to live with one and still live your daily life.

When thinking of getting a custom-made hairpiece, it would typically take 6-8 weeks from order date to come in to get it to the right specifications. The specifications would include color, texture, wave pattern of your natural hair and style. Reasons for that are not only to give the natural look but also to prevent any changes to the style when you come in for fitting of hairpiece.

Typically, a hairpiece can weigh about 2 ounces. It weighs that little after the cut and styling with your own natural hair. This is an advantage for you since it will feel undetectable and blend in with your own.

If you have read my previous blogs, I have stated that a tape on hairpiece is the best way and most sanitized way to wear a hair replacement system compared to when you bond on a hairpiece. It takes just a few minutes to put tape on the hairpiece. The tape used would be double-sided tape, and all that is needed is a few small pieces. When put on properly and when applied to a clean scalp, the hairpiece will not budge. Winds would blow YOU away before the hairpiece!

The hair replacement specialist will explain and show you how to place and tape on the hairpiece. If you can spare 3-4 minutes a day and have a wide-tooth comb or a bristle brush, a tape on hairpiece is for you. With time and more practice, you will probably do it with-in 1-2 minutes.  That type of comb and/or brush is best not only for your hairpiece but also for your own natural hair.

For the hairpiece to last the longest and keep looking its best, it is best not to shower and sleep in it. If you leave the hairpiece on, you are shortening the life of it. Your hairpiece is like clothing; you wouldn’t shower or sleep in it if you intend to wear it continuously. It also best not to swim or do strenuous activities outdoors whiling wearing it. Extensive sun can also cause the hairpiece to lighten in color, as much as 3-4 shades lighter. It is best and also suggested to have a synthetic one to knock around in and also your custom made hairpiece for all other activities.

When the hairpiece is in need of a servicing, bring it to your hair replacement specialist. The hairpiece is just like a car, you would take it to a mechanic unless you are a mechanic yourself, and it goes the same for the hairpiece. It must be cleaned with special fluid that performs best only by a professional. Typically, every time you would need a haircut, the hairpiece should be treated just as good.

A hairpiece, if taken care of, would last up to a year and maybe longer, with few or no adjustments or repairs required. The main “repairs” needed for a hairpiece is re-coloring, addition of more hair, and/or replacement of base.  It may seem like a custom made hairpiece is expensive but it would be well worth the money in the end compared to a stock piece, which you would probably have to keep buying month after month and end up paying the same amount. Quality is always better than quantity. Hope this helped to give some answers and feedback. Good Luck & Good Looking

David Hansen,

The Ultimate Mens Hairstylist & Hairpiece Specialist

Chicago, IL

www.davidhansen.com

312-943-8171

How to choose best hair loss system from best person

How to choose best hair loss system from best person

     By researching and investing the time to find the right hair replacement system, you will save money and time in the end. You can avoid disappointment with the finished product with the right start. To start you should have trust in an expert of hair systems. When you have that trust, you will feel safe and you will know “the expert” will help you look good.

         I believe you should stay away from mail-order hairpieces and pre-styled creations. It is preferably best to buy a hairpiece from experts that specialize in manufacturing their own custom-made hair replacement system. Only then will you own a quality, customized product. With a custom-made hairpiece, you’re measured with all the curves and shapes it has to perfect the fit of the hair system, to give it the right fit. With mail order, you get none of those specifications, which means the hairpiece might not “fit like a glove”. The correct hair replacement system is kind of like a good suit. You are measured over all to perfect the fit, so you will look good. You can choose the quality of material by how good you want to look, same goes for hairpieces. You will pay more to look your best, cotton vs. silk as mail order vs. custom-made. The right stylist will give you the correct option in their eyes for the best beneficial result for you, and not only be anxious to see money in the end.

  The steps involved in this is an interview and asking the right questions to decide if a hairpiece is in the right category for you. Asking a client questions about daily life activities will also clarify their wants/needs for the hair replacement system. A hairpiece is not a fountain of youth. Although it does help and take some years off a person’s age, it will not help you look like you did in your twenties. After the interview, the design and measurement are taken into account. Texture and color are also taken into account so that the custom-made hairpiece will look just as natural and blend in with your real hair. Amount of hair is decided on if you need a partial or a full cap hair loss system. Production of hairpiece does usually take 6-8 weeks, but that is only to benefit client into assembling hairpiece to perfection. As soon as hairpiece is completed, client is called in to get cut and styled with hairpiece on for the best look possible. Only then is when your new hair be secured into the right position.

        David Hansen’s sale is not complete until you (the client) is completely satisfied. I look to create a bond between barber and customer. I guarantee that hair replacement systems I create live up to the workmanship and quality of materials agreed upon. If any more questions feel free to ask me, I’m more than willing to give an honest opinion about the matter.  

David Hansen

The Ultimate Mens Hairstylist & Hairpiece Specialist

Chicago, Il

www.davidhansen.com

312-943-8171

What is your easiest choice? Tape On or Bonding a Hair Piece?

What is your easiest choice? Tape On or Bonding a Hair Piece?

With so many choices out there to choose from, which would be the best hair loss solution for you? With Mother Nature changing its mood every day, you shouldn’t have to struggle with decisions such as that.

Summer is here and people tend to sweat and get hot, so tape would be a great idea. You can still enjoy most of your normal activities with no worries of hair piece falling off. The tape is a two-way adhesive that is strong and hypo-allergenic. The custom made hair piece made for you can be ventilated which lets your scalp “breath” with the option of easily taking the hair replacement system off because it is only taped on, that way your able to clean your scalp when necessary. Depending on how much you sweat or produces oils and number of activities, usage of tape varies. You can use same tape for a couple days to just using it once a day, which again also depends on the person.

                                                           

Bonding is Semi-permanent which means it gets glued on your scalp, in a non surgical method. There are many good and bad things that come with this method. You don’t have to worry about your hair piece coming off in water, or while asleep or worry about process of taping it daily or every other day. The flaw in this is routine visits to hair loss professional and having them remove it and clean it. Not giving breathing room to scalp can cause more damage to hair left over trying to grow, and is also very unsanitary. For some persons leaving hairpiece on without taking off it can cause a bad odor or worse irritate skin and cause open cuts on scalp.

I prefer tape-on because it is simpler and everyone likes the easier way with fewer problems. I can show each individual how to switch tape on hair loss system to make the process faster by the minute and EASIER for each and every individual. Being you have male pattern baldness, or hair loss from a medical condition (alopecia, chemotherapy), research options and choose right hair replacement system for you. Tape on and bonding each have its own pros and cons, but in the end it is always up to you. My choice is a custom made hair replacement system using tape on.

Good Luck & Good Looking

Thank You,

David Hansen

www.davidhansen.com

Summer is here, time to look great

With summer here people tend to be more self-conscious about their looks. With that in mind we live in a world where good looks and a good set of healthy hair is beautiful. In the world of hairpieces the same motto applies. Researching options and finding the right solution to give you that self esteem boost will not only improve your attitude but will give you an aura and everybody will be able to sense it. In my profession clients ask me plenty of questions about the right hair loss solution from stress causing male pattern baldness to a medical condition, such as chemotherapy. Where there is a will there is a way, and I can make that way happen.

The best method for you will be chosen with the right research, being surgical or non-surgical. Non-surgical hair replacement is non invasive, so usually is pain free, compared to surgical where “surgery” is needed. Surgical is also not always guaranteed that the balding area will take, it is also expensive, painful and time consuming. Non surgical is the safest way in restoring your natural hair. Although some companies pride in stock pieces with low prices, I, David Hansen, pride myself in the custom made hair pieces that are specifically molded to fit a clients head that are worth the money in the long run.

Having a background and business of well over 50 years, a non surgical hair piece made with my help, would be the most resourceful and most stress free way to go. David Hansen offers the highest quality, undetectable hair system that are custom made for every individual to fit their everyday needs.

Thank you,

David Hansen

www.davidhansen.com

Best solution for hair loss

In today’s day in age, people want an easy and non-complicated solution when it comes to hair loss and hair replacement. There are plenty of clients that have stated that they went thru hair restoration surgery and explained it just wasn’t the right thing for them to do. Hair replacement surgery is usually ideal for someone with beginning stages of thinning hair. If you are someone experiencing the late stages of hair loss, and/or male pattern baldness you would be a perfect candidate for a custom made hair piece fit to your specifications. On my website www.davidhansen.com you can see which and all stages that fit your type of balding for your ideal hair replacement hairpiece. Whether you are experiencing slight balding as in stage 1 or full head as in stage 9, I can help in any way. I have experience of over 50 years in the field of hairstyling and hair replacement, so only want the best look for my clients, and most of my clients have been with me for 25 years and over. They trust my opinion and my advice. That is exactly what I’m trying to do and help with YOU right now! Regardless of your situation research your treatment options and see which suits you best. Good Luck & Good Looking

David Hansen

The Ultimate Men’s Hairstyling & Hairpiece Specialist

www.davidhansen.com

Chicago, IL

Sports, Exercise and Hair Replacement (hair systems, hair restoration, toupee)

Exercise and sports are a large part of a healthy lifestyle. Most commonly exercise is used to control ones weight, but it also combats health conditions and diseases, improves mood, boosts energy, promotes better sleep, and puts the spark back into your sex life. With all these positive aspects related to exercise and sports you do not want to sacrifice a healthy lifestyle in order to look good. In many ways exercise and hair replacement are related. They both make you look and feel good about yourself, and help one maintain a youthful appearance. With exercise and a hair system you can look and feel your best!

It is possible to wear a hair replacement and continue to exercise; you just have to know about a few related facts.

WEAR THE RIGHT HAIR REPLACEMENT!

I cannot stress this enough, do not get a bonded hair system if you are trying to stay active. When you get a hair replacement system bonded on there is not enough air circulation getting through to your scalp creating a raisin effect. All the moisture from your head ends up on top of your scalp and under your hair system. Not only is this unsanitary, smelly, inconvenient, but it also creates itching, irritation, and discomfort. In the worst case scenario you can end up with open lesions which can get infected due to the lack of oxygen and amount of dirt and buildup.
A lace piece will provide a lot more air circulation, but remember make sure to eventually take off your piece and wash the scalp underneath to prevent major odor. If you are afraid that the hair piece will not withstand vigorhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifous exercise you can apply a stronger hair replacement tape. Ask your hair replacement provider to order you a two way adhesive tape that is stronger that the regular hair replacement tape.
Another aspect to take into consideration is to not swim in your replacement system. Chlorine is not good for any hairpiece, it can be an easy way to damage your hairpiece, and will reduce its life span. Like with anything else to keep it looking its best you have to take care of it, so take care of yourself and look your best!

Your Friend
David Hansen
Hair Replacement Specialist
www.davidhansen.com
Chicago, IL

Hairpieces (hair replacement)

Years ago, fear of being humiliated by a slightly askew hairpiece was enough to keep all but the baldest of America's males in their medical state. Today, hundreds of thousands of men in the business world confidently wear custom-made hairpieces that are completely undetectable to their colleagues and acquaintances.
Compared to the aforementioned techniques in this blog, the hairpiece ranks first. It does not require surgery, and the client is not in any physical danger. Finally it is a much more practical and sound investment than any other method of hair replacement. Cleansing your scalp and allowing it to breathe are no longer problems. And most important of all, it is the one procedure that comes with a guarantee. If you are dealing with a reputable professional, you must be satisfied with your custom-made hair replacement before his work is complete.
Keep in mind, however, that I am not speaking of just any hair system, but rather of only custom-made, human-hair pieces. There are many synthetic, machine-made, imitations around that just don't measure up. The secret of securing a good hair replacement system is to understand the construction, the many choices available, and what you can expect from each type. I have learned this myself over my 50 years in the business. I fell in love with the business very young. It was both fascinating and fun. It allowed me to put hair on heads of men who lost theirs. I help make men look good, feel good and have fun doing it. Being as passionate and fascinated by the business I experimented with every base material, every hair type, density, wave, and patch material. That is honestly the only way you can get undetectable results. You need to know how to cut hair first. Than you need to know exactly how to design the hair piece and what product to use. The main reason to wear hair replacement is not for everyone to know you are wearing it. It is to create art, to make the hair replacement so realistic and blend so well no one knows you are wearing one. Then, people complement you on how great your hair is not how good you look in your hairpiece. These facts are important to understand before you make your purchase. The remainder of this blog, therefore, has been written to assist you in that study.
There is no reason to provide further information on hair transplants, hair weaving, anchors under the skin, etc. Those techniques are all a part of a small, specialized segment of the hair restoration industry, and anyone soliciting such methods will be more than happy to go into further detail. (If you do select one of those methods, however, please keep in mind the facts presented earlier in this blog. They are valid facts, and if the the person you deal with refuses to acknowledge the risks and disadvantages along with the benefits, perhaps you should look for a more hones practitioner before investing your money.)
The hairpiece, on the other hand, is the most popular method of hair replacement available. And since this manual is designed to help the greatest majority, there exists a need to go into this subject further. Here, then, is your guide to hairpieces, a guide designed to aid you in your selection of a truly effective weapon against hair loss.
David Hansen
www.davidhansen.com

Alopecia

The technical term for any hair loss is alopecia. It may appear in a variety of different forms resulting from many conditions, but generally, male pattern baldness alopecia falls into one of three categories:

1.That which is seen develop as a man matures. It may be the result of heredity, an imbalance in the body, or simply the aging process. This is the most common type of balding, and it is permanent.

2.Premature baldness, occurring in males anytime before middle age, due to the fact that hairs shed naturally are replaced by a regrowth or weaker ones. It begins by a slow, thinning process.

3.That resulting from some form of injury to the nervous system, be it caused by anemia, scarlet fever, typhoid fever, or syphilis. It may also be caused by a serious accident or by certain medical treatments. Naturally, these cases are much more infrequent, and the resulting baldness is usually in the form of patches or spots.

It is important not to confuse alopecia or the balding process with the normal shedding of hair intended by nature. As was pointed out in the preceding chapter, when hair grows to its full length, it falls out by itself and is replaced by new hair.
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Medical Hair Loss Solution

Medical Hair Loss Solution (therapeutic prosthesis)

The common name for medical hair loss solution is cranial prosthesis.

These are designed by David Hansen for people experiencing hair loss due to:

Chemo-therapy
Radiation
All types of Alopecia
Burn victims
Accident victims

Chemo-therapy and radiation

Many radiation and chemo-therapy patients experience hair loss during their treatment. This could last anywhere from a year up, meanwhile there are solutions to this excessive hair loss. Custom made full scull-caps are especially designed to cover the entire balding area from the widow’s peak all the way to the nape of the neck. This gives the patient a full head of natural looking hair, similar to the way they had it before the hair loss.

Hair loss causing cancers

Various types of cancer such as skin cancer, Merkel cell cancer, and Lymphoma may cause permanent hair loss. These types of cancer can develop in and destroy hair follicles. Some cancers located in different parts of the body including breasts, liver, kidneys, and lungs can also spread to the skin and destroy hair follicles. After the hair follicles are destroyed the hair loss is permanent.

Chemotherapy and cancer treatment hair loss

Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, chemotherapy drugs, and radiation may result in hair loss. This can vary from temporary to permanent hair loss. While with chemotherapy the hair loss is usually temporary when it comes to radiation it can go either way.

With chemotherapy if an individual is going to lose their hair varies with each patient. Some people experience hair loss that usually begins one to three weeks after the beginning of treatment, others do not experience hair loss at all. The hair loss due to chemotherapy usually starts growing back anywhere from six months to a year after the treatment.

Since custom made cranial prosthesis take six to eight weeks to be produced depending on the time of the year, it is better to order your prosthesis before the hair loss occurs. By planning in advance it is also possible for David Hansen the hair replacement specialist(main page) to match your original hair color, texture, and wave pattern.

Alopecia (totalis, universalis, areata)

Alopecia is a skin condition affecting both women and men characterized by hair-loss usually affecting the scalp. Depending on the type of alopecia the hair loss may also affect other areas of the body. The most common type of alopecia is alopecia areata. Alopecia can also occur in the form of alopecia totalis and a less frequent form called alopecia universalis.

Alopecia areata

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a rapid hair loss on the scalp. This type of alopecia is caused by the immune system attacking certain hair follicles. It usually begins with one or two small, round, smooth patches on the head. This disease often strikes children and teenagers but also affects adults. One side of the scalp usually experiences more hair loss than the other and can progress into total hair loss. The hair can grow back and fall out randomly depending on each individual.

Alopecia totalis

In alopecia totalis all of the hair on the scalp is lost. There are two types of alopecia totalis one that starts off as alopecial arieata and later on advances into alopecia totalis, the other form is a fairly sudden loss of hair. This usually affects individuals under the age of 40, though it can affect people of any age.

Alopecai universalis

Alopecia universalis is the rarest form of alopecia. This type of alopecia results in hair loss thought the whole body. Individuals experiencing alopecia universalis are born without any hair on their body (eyebrows, eyelashes etc.) This form of alopecia is caused by a mutation in the genes, even though individuals with alopecia universalis may be born with some hair it will eventually fall out.

Burn and accident victims

Hair loss may also be caused by injuries and burns. This type of hair loss can be either temporary or permanent depending on the extent of the damage to the hair follicles.

Insurance coverage options

Individuals experiencing hair loss due to medical reasons such as cancer, alopecia, accidents, or burns may be eligible for between 80 to a 100% reimbursement from their insurance provider.

There are several guidelines you need to follow in order to receive this coverage:

· Check the benefits of your insurance (usually there is a section under covered expenses that relates to prostheses.)

· You would need to ask your physician to write you a prescription for FULL CRANIAL HAIR PROSTHESIS

· To be safe you may also want to ask the physician to write a letter explaining the impact hair loss has on a person’s well being that are symptomatic of your condition. Low self esteem, depression and isolation are some common symptoms.

· Once you order your cranial hair prosthesis keep the copy of your sales or invoice receipt.

· You may also include a letter from you explaining the importance of the prosthesis for your well being.

Causes of HairLoss for women

Hair Loss in women is very similar to male pattern baldness. It affects millions of women in the US alone and many more throughout the world. There are many myths, but also many true reasons why women experience hair loss.
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Androgenetic Alopecia- Also known as "Female Pattern Baldness". This cause is the most common in women experiencing
hair loss and is a direct effect of genetics.
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Telogen Effluvium - This occurs when hair goes into a resting or shock phase after any type of insult. This type of resting hair
shedding may occur as a result of pregnancy up to three to six months after giving birth. Telogen Effluvium may also be caused
when a woman loses a great deal of weight in a short period of time, possibly through a crash diet.
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Alopecia Areata- When bald spots suddenly appear here or there, or when little tiny hairs that break off become noticeable.
Areata is Latin for round or circumscribed. It is often related to some stressful event that it's believed to be some type of
immunological imbalance where the immune system goes after its own hair for some unknown reason and causes them to go into
the resting phase and slow down their growth so they break off or come out. However, a lot of times it re-grows by itself.

Cranial Prosthesis and your Health Insurance

A custom hair replacement is NOT the same as an off-the-shelf wig. They are specifically designed to fit the exact specifications of your head-size, they are custom-colored to match your own hair color and unlike a standard all-machine ready-made wig, human or synthetic they are incredibly light and very comfortable to wear.

Finding a Prosthesis prosthesis that looks natural and is comfortable and secure allows people to go through this period of treatment with dignity and confidence.

When your hair loss is due to medical reasons such as chemotherapy, alopecia, Trichotillomania, or other medical conditions, request a prescription from your physician. It is essential that the prescription is written for a "full cranial prosthesis", making the purchase eligible for reimbursement under most medical insurance policies Most requests for a wigs or hair replacement units are denied, therefore you must request "full cranial prosthesis".

If you require a cranial prosthesis due to permanent hair loss or hair loss during chemotherapy or alopecia treatment, you may be eligible for full upfront coverage to purchase the cranial prosthesis or reimbursement by your health insurance company thereafter