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Hair Transplant Surgeon Warns Wigs Hide Hair Loss, Not Treat It
Wigs conceal baldness but do not treat its underlying cause, warns hair transplant surgeon Dr Mayank Singh of Crown-The Hair Transplant Experts. Prolonged use of attachment systems such as clips and adhesives…
The Story in Brief
Wigs conceal baldness but do not treat its underlying cause, warns hair transplant surgeon Dr Mayank Singh of Crown-The Hair Transplant Experts. Prolonged use of attachment systems such as clips and adhesives can cause scalp irritation and traction alopecia, a form of hair loss from repeated tension. Dr Singh emphasised that cosmetic cover-ups and medical treatments serve different purposes.
Pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia, is driven by genetics and hormones. Other causes include nutritional deficiencies, thyroid problems and stress. Dr Singh said wigs are useful for temporary hair loss, such as in chemotherapy patients, but do not stop progressive hair loss. Medical options include FDA-approved medications and FUE hair transplant surgery for suitable candidates. Proper diagnosis before any treatment remains essential.
The Indian Opinion
The warning against treating wigs as a cure is sensible, but it risks ignoring their genuine value for confidence and temporary loss. The more one-sided narrative is that wigs are inherently harmful. In truth, problems arise mainly from poor attachment methods. The concrete test: ask your dermatologist whether your hair system is causing tension on follicles before dismissing it as a mere cover-up.
Source: timesnownews.com
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