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A Guide On How To Maintain Wigs For Cancer Patients Delaware

By Brian Roberts


Radiation therapy and chemotherapy are some of the treatment processes of cancer, which the affected suffer as negative effects from the cure. Nonetheless, the positive results of the therapies are superlative to the side effects. Cancer patients have challenges when dealing with hair loss cases, which is a result of the treatment plans. A toupee is one solution used by the affected to cover the head despite the high costs. With this, the users are expected to maintain the hairpieces, for long period use. Steps for maintaining wigs for cancer patients Delaware are covered below.

You need to be cautious not to damage the fibers. Consider using a wide comb to brush the toupees before you immerse them in water. You will avoid the intertwining that will spoil the wig if it is soaked. Ensure you are using a tooth comb and not electrical gadgets to comb the toupees. The electrical power will damage the twines.

Washing is the next step, and it is done using clean water. The toupees are made of fibers and when they get into contact with hot water they will damage. Thus, ensure the water is cold, and of a good level in the bowl to clean the hairpiece. Shampoos among other detergents that are advised by the manufacturer of the hairpiece are added as cleansers. After mixing the detergents, immerse the wig into the vessel and allow it to soak for around four minutes.

After the wig has let out the dust it carried, you are required to rinse it. You need another bowl of cold and clean water for the rinsing process. The new bowl will be useful in removing the shampoo absorbed in the washing course. Ensure that you will not force the removal of the detergent by squeezing or wringing the hairpiece. Repeat the rinsing process until the water is clear, an indication of no detergent left.

The wigs are nurtured by application of conditioners. The ointment is stroked from the end to the root side. Ensure that you apply until the detergent is well absorbed by the hairpieces. Give time for the conditioner to be imbibed before you rinse the toupee. The minimum minutes for proper absorption are four.

Drying of the hair is done by use of towels. You should not think of driers that will damage the synthetic fibers. Place the toupee in between a clean folded clothe and give it time to draw all the water. You should not be in a hurry such that you will press the wigs. The hairpieces are supposed to dry without the squeezing. After the drawing of water is complete take the wig out.

You will not leave the toupee unattended after the washing you have to style it up. Brush it using your fingers until it forms its style. Also, you could use combs in the styling process. Thereafter, place it on a stand to dry completely before you wear it again. In the case, you may not have the stands you may erect the wig in a mouth of a container.

Patients with cancer should not suffer from the illness condition, and at the same time isolation. Finding the best toupees and maintaining them will avoid the intimidations experienced. The above guidelines are helpful in the maintenance process of the wigs.




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