Ann Dermatol.  2018 Aug;30(4):505-507. 10.5021/ad.2018.30.4.505.

Role of Hair Prostheses (Wigs) in Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata

• Park J
• Kim DW
• Park SK
• Yun SK
• Kim HU

• KMID: 2457541
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2018.30.4.505

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Alopecia Areata*
Alopecia*
Hair*
Humans
Prostheses and Implants*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Device Scale (PIADS) score before and after wearing a wig. The score ranged from −3 (maximum negative impact) through zero (no perceived impact) to +3 (maximum positive impact). A higher score on the PIADS represents a positive effect. *p<0.001. (B) Hair Specific Skindex-29 before and after wearing a wig. The score ranged from 1 (never bothered) to 5 (always bothered). A lower score on the Hair Specific Skindex-29 signifies a positive effect. *p<0.001.

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