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| Wigs
If you want to get a wig, it will help to take photos of your former hair style from the front, side, and back. Also take a small sample of your hair to the store if you want the wig’s color to match your own—or you might want to take this opportunity to try a different hair color or style. If possible, have the wig cut and styled while you’re wearing it. When you wear a wig, air can’t reach your scalp. Your head may perspire, making your scalp itch or feel hot. If this happens, try wearing a small cloth cap under the wig to absorb the perspiration.  Wigs
for Kids is a not-for-profit organization providing hair replacement
solutions for children affected by hair loss due to chemotherapy, alopecia,
burns and other medical conditions.
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Scarves
and Bandannas You can learn one tying technique and change fabrics to suit different occasions. To tie a basic bandanna: fold a bandanna or square scarf in half to make a triangle.  Place the scarf on your head with the point of the triangle in back, then tie the two ends at the back of your neck.  For a different look, try wearing the knot on the side, or add a hat over the scarf. |
| Going
Natural You may feel best without any head covering at all. That’s fine, but when you’re outside you’ll still need some kind of protection. Hair keeps your body from losing heat, so in colder weather pull on a hat or head scarf to keep you warm. Your hair also protects your scalp from the sun’s rays (which can be harmful even on cloudy days), so wear a hat and use a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 15. This is especially important if you are at risk for GVHD because the sun can activate GVHD or make it worse.  "Being
bald didn't really bother me. My friends thought it was cool, and it was
nice in the summer because my head wasn't hot."  Age 15, 5
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