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Full Cranial Prosthesis for Women Experiencing Hair Loss

Healthy Hair Style  also provides full cranial prosthesis (full lace wigs) for women suffering from long term or permanent hair loss due to a medical condition such as chemotherapy, alopecia, Trichotillomania, or other medical conditions.

Our natural hair prostheses are the latest development in hair replacement units.  They are designed to meet the specific needs of any women suffering from hair loss.  Our wigs are form-fitted to become part of you and designed to be styled as if it were your own hair.  The wigs are made to look and feel natural - no one will know it is a wig.  They are made with 100% Indian Remy Human Hair and can be parted anywhere throughout the unit and give you that natural scalp appearance.

Getting Your Health Insurance to Cover the Cost of Your Unit:

When you loss your hair due to medical reasons such as chemotherapy, alopecia, Trichotillomania, or other medical conditions, when requesting a prescription from your physician, the full lace wig should then be referred to as a "full cranial prosthesis" which will then enable it to be covered under most medical insurance policies  Most insurance companies will cover between 80-100% cost for your full cranial prosthesis.  However, if you request coverage for a wig, chances are your claim will be denied. So please make sure you request a "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. 

Your hair prosthesis may be a tax deductible medical expense, and are sometimes covered by medical insurance.  Request that your physician write a prescription for a "full cranial prosthesis" (not a wig) and a letter explaining hair loss and its effects and have him state that it is not simply for cosmetic reasons but for emotional well being as well. 

Steps to Follow:

      Purchase the Wigs listed under Full Cranial

   Prosthesis to ensure that your invoice will read 

   correctly.

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               Check the Coverage on your insurance policy to

        see if it covers cranial prosthesis.

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               Request your physician to write a prescription

        for a "full cranial prosthesis" not a wig

·            Complete any other insurance forms and be

        sure they are signed by your physician

·             Ask your physician to also write a letter

        explaining hair loss and its effects and have him

        state that it is not simply for cosmetic reasons

        but for emotional well being as well

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               Keep copies of all of your documentation and

        invoices for tax exempt purposes

The above steps are for your reference. We wish you luck in obtaining insurance coverage for your unit.

Applying for a Grant to Cover your Full Cranial Prosthesis (full lace wigs):

The National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) has established the Ascot Fund.  This special pre-purchase program provides financial assistance toward the purchase of a hairpiece to individuals who have alopecia areata and are struggling financially.  To find out if you qualify, please contact them below:

National Alopecia Areata Foundation
14 Mitchell Blvd.
San Rafael, CA 94903
or
PO Box 150760
San Rafael, CA 94915-0760
Phone: 415-472-3780
Fax: 415-472-5343
E-mail: info@naaf.org
Web site: www.naaf.org

Alopecia Patients

Getting a Free Grant or Health Insurance to Cover Your Wig Purchase:

If you suffer from alopecia - be sure to visit our Insurance and Grants information page to see how you may qualify to receive health insurance reimbursement, upfront health insurance payment or a special grant to pay for your Full Cranial Prosthesis (full lace wig)

What Is Alopecia Areata?

Alopecia areata is considered an autoimmune disease.  It mistakenly attacks the hair follicles. This can lead to hair loss on the scalp and elsewhere.  In most cases, hair falls out in small, round patches about the size of a quarter.  In some people, hair loss is more extensive. Although uncommon, the disease can progress to cause total loss of hair on the head., face, and body.

Who gets Alopecia?  

Alopecia areata affects an estimated four million Americans of both sexes and of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. It often begins in childhood.  If you have a close family member with the disease, your risk of developing it is slightly increased. If your family member lost his or her first patch of hair before age 30, the risk to other family members is greater. Overall, one in five people with the disease have a family member who has it as well.

What Causes  Alopecia?  

In alopecia areata, immune system cells called white blood cells attack the rapidly growing cells in the hair follicles that make the hair. The affected hair follicles become small and drastically slow down hair production. Fortunately, the follicle always has the potential to regrow hair.  Scientists do not know exactly why the hair follicles undergo these changes, but they suspect that In addition to treatments to help hair grow, there are measures that can be taken to minimize the physical dangers or discomforts of lost hair.

How Is  Alopecia Treated? 

In addition to treatments to help hair grow, there are measures that can be taken to minimize the physical dangers or discomforts of lost hair.

·                               Sunscreens are important for the scalp, face, and all exposed areas.

·                               Eyeglasses (or sunglasses) protect the eyes from excessive sun, and from dust and debris, when eyebrows or eyelashes are missing.

·                               Wigs, caps, or scarves protect the scalp from the sun and keep the head warm.

The following are some treatments for alopecia areata.

Local injections, Corticosteroids, Oral corticosteroids, Topical ointments, Minoxidil (5%) (Rogaine*), Sulfasalazine, Topical sensitizers, Oral cyclosporine, Photo-chemotherapy.

Alternative therapies--When drug treatments fail to bring sufficient hair regrowth, some people turn to alternative therapies. Alternatives purported to help alopecia areata include acupuncture, aroma therapy, evening primrose oil, zinc and vitamin supplements, and Chinese herbs. Because many alternative therapies are not backed by clinical trials, they may or may not be effective for re-growing hair. In fact, some may actually make hair loss worse.

Lists of organizations for further support and information:

National Alopecia Areata Foundation
National Alopecia Areata Foundation
14 Mitchell Blvd.
San Rafael, CA 94903
or
PO Box 150760
San Rafael, CA 94915-0760
Phone: 415-472-3780
Fax: 415-472-5343
E-mail: info@naaf.org
Web site: www.naaf.org

American Hair Loss Council
125 Seventh Street, Suite 625
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412-765-3666
Fax: 412-765-3669
www.ahlc.org

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
Phone: 301-495-4484 or
877-22-NIAMS (226-4267) (free of charge)
TTY: 301-565-2966
Fax: 301-718-6366
E-mail: NIAMSInfo@mail.nih.gov
www.niams.nih.gov

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