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Wigs and Hats For Cancer Patients - Making Choices Easier

As most cancer treatments result to temporary hairloss, cancer patients would be requiring a wig or hat to wear for a certain period. It may vary with every person, but hair mostly grows back completely in about 6 months to a full year. Because of such, a cancer patient is advised to purchase a wig of good quality that can outlast daily wear, and for extended periods of time.
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Monofilament Wigs

Monofilament wigs are especially good for severe hair loss. The cap is softer for sensitive scalps and hypoallergenic. The color of the cap is almost transparent allowing it to take on the color of the scalp of the wearer.
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How to Clean a Wig Properly

You spent good money on your new wig so let's make it last. If you want your beautiful wig to continue to look fresh and give you long term enjoyment, then as with anything else, you need to take care of it. For those of you who are dealing with cancer or other health-related treatment, I know that maintaining a wig may be the last thing you want to do. However, I believe that for many women, maintaining the routine and glamour of their outward appearance can make all the difference in the world in avoiding depression.
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History of Wigs

We can easily gather through documented historical fact that wigs have maintained their popularity. Hair wigs of all kinds have been worn throughout eons of the human past. They have been worn by many different people of many different cultures all over the world. As a matter of fact, it has been noted that wigs have been worn from ancient times.
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