mardi 13 janvier 2015

Choosing The Right Chemotherapy Headwear

By Kristen Baird


In the battle to fight cancer, chemo is one of the common treatment methods used. Unfortunately, while it is fighting the cancer, it is also wreaking havoc on your body. Among the many symptoms you may be experiencing, hair loss is likely to occur. Patients often begin searching for chemotherapy headwear before or at the start of treatments. In preparation for the loss of hair, choosing coverings can help give you some peace of mind regarding your appearance. You have many different options.

Scarves are one common option, particularly for women who are experiencing scalp sensitivity. The fabrics are often soft and light. There are a lot of colors and patterns to choose from. For patients who prefer not to worry about trying a scarf, there are pre-tied types too. It is best to choose blends or cottons so they do not slide around on your head.

Many cancer patients opt for using hats. In this group, there are a large amount of different types available. Berets, Fedoras, and Brimmed hats are often more fashionable and can even add a more decorative touch to your wardrobe. They are also common choices by women because they provide more femininity. Baseball hats are often chosen for the more relaxed appearance and are suitable for men and women. If a softer fabric is what you desire, you can also choose a beanie or turban.

If hats and scarves are not what you are looking for, maybe a wig will be the perfect covering for you. They are available in such a large selection of styles, lengths, and colors. This is often the common choice for many women because they can choose a wig that best matches their original hair and appearance or they can play around with styles to see what they might like to try when their hair grows back. Synthetic or human hair varieties are available.

Regardless of which type of head covering you are after, there are a few things to consider when you are trying to choose. First, there is a difference between coverings for people with hair and ones for people without hair. They are sized differently and most regular coverings do not conceal the hairline. Additionally, they may not be designed with comfort and sensitivity in mind. For patients experiencing hair loss or who have already experienced hair loss, the type of covering should be sized to consider the lack of hair.

Your activities will also play a role in choosing the right head covers. If you are more active, you will need something that will stay in place much easier. For many patients, there should be pieces that accommodate limited mobility and increased activity levels. The pieces you choose should not look out of place or feel wrong when you wear them. They should compliment your wardrobe and particular style tastes.

Pieces should be a blend of functional and dressy. You should choose pieces that fit active days when you are getting treatments or running errands, and separate coverings for those dressy occasions. You can also choose pieces that are more colorful or have a pattern to offset the outfits in your wardrobe that are solid colored.

Chemo and hair loss do not mean you need to resign yourself to staying indoors or to be ashamed and uncomfortable with your appearance. The right head cover can help with this. You gain some new accessories and the ability to carry on with as much of a normal life as possible.




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