Cancer hair loss

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The common name for medical hair loss solution is cranial prosthesis.

These are designed by David Hansen for people experiencing hair loss due to:

• Chemotherapy
• Radiation
• All types of Alopecia
• Burn victims
• Accident victims

Chemotherapy and radiation

• Many radiation and chemotherapy patients experience hair loss during their treatment. This could last anywhere from a year up, meanwhile there are solutions to this excessive hair loss. Custom made full skull-caps are especially designed to cover the entire balding area from the widow’s peak all the way to the nape of the neck. This gives the patient a full head of natural looking hair, similar to the way they had it before the hair loss.
  

Chemotherapy and cancer treatment hair loss

Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, chemotherapy drugs, and radiation may result in hair loss. This can vary from temporary to permanent hair loss. While with chemotherapy the hair loss is usually temporary when it comes to radiation it can go either way.

With chemotherapy if an individual is going to lose their hair varies with each patient. Some people experience hair loss that usually begins one to three weeks after the beginning of treatment, others do not experience hair loss at all. The hair loss due to chemotherapy usually starts growing back anywhere from six months to a year after the treatment.

Since custom made cranial prosthesis take six to eight weeks to be produced depending on the time of the year, it is better to order your prosthesis before the hair loss occurs. By planning in advance it is also possible for David Hansen the hair replacement specialist(main page) to match your original hair color, texture, and wave pattern.

 

Insurance coverage options

Individuals experiencing hair loss due to medical reasons such as cancer, alopecia, accidents, or burns may be eligible for between 80 to a 100% reimbursement from their insurance provider.

 

There are several guidelines you need to follow in order to receive 

this coverage:

• Check the benefits of your insurance (usually there is a section under covered expenses that relates to prostheses.)
• You would need to ask your physician to write you a prescription for FULL CRANIAL HAIR PROSTHESIS
• To be safe you may also want to ask the physician to write a letter explaining the impact hair loss has on a person’s well being that are symptomatic  of your condition.  Low self esteem, depression and isolation are some common symptoms.
• Once you order your cranial hair prosthesis keep the copy of your sales or invoice receipt.
• You may also include a letter from you explaining the importance of the prosthesis for your well being.

Your insurance company may pick up your bill for your hairpiece purchase!

Did you know if you are someone who is dealing with alopecia, medical related balding or cancer related chemotherapy and/or radiation and need to wear a hair system, toupee, wig, or hairpiece, that your health insurance plan may cover the full cost.  You’ll be surprised to know that most insurance companies will cover between 80 - 100% of a “cranial prosthesis.”  Insurance companies are starting to realize the important role that cranial hair prosthesis plays in the life of someone suffering with the side effects of these medical conditions. 

Here are a few tips that may help you figure out if you can go through your insurance and be reimbursed for your new purchase.

- When filing your claim, be sure to refer to your hair system as a cranial hair prosthesis   

- Read over your policy and double check your coverage portion. 

  (Make sure your policy covers expenses for prosthesis or prosthetics)

- Request a prescription from your physician for your full or partial cranial prosthesis

- Check with your physician for details and referrals for proper specialists and procedures in the field

-Write a letter to your insurance company to clarify the necessity of your prosthesis

- Make sure you, your physician and your specialist fill out and sign all proper documents

- Be sure to keep personal copies of all your paperwork and invoices  

Good Luck & Good Looking!

David Hansen

www.davidhansen.com

Medical Hair Loss Solution (therapeutic prosthesis)

The common name for medical hair loss solution is cranial prosthesis.

These are designed by David Hansen for people experiencing hair loss due to:

·      Chemo-therapy

·      Radiation

·      All types of Alopecia

·      Burn victims

·      Accident victims

Chemo-therapy and radiation

Many radiation and chemo-therapy patients experience hair loss during their treatment. This could last anywhere from a year up, meanwhile there are solutions to this excessive hair loss. Custom made full scull-caps are especially designed to cover the entire balding area from the widow’s peak all the way to the nape of the neck. This gives the patient a full head of natural looking hair, similar to the way they had it before the hair loss.

Hair loss causing cancers

Various types of cancer such as skin cancer, Merkel cell cancer, and Lymphoma may cause permanent hair loss. These types of cancer can develop in and destroy hair follicles.  Some cancers located in different parts of the body including breasts, liver, kidneys, and lungs can also spread to the skin and destroy hair follicles. After the hair follicles are destroyed the hair loss is permanent.

Chemotherapy and cancer treatment hair loss

Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, chemotherapy drugs, and radiation may result in hair loss. This can vary from temporary to permanent hair loss. While with chemotherapy the hair loss is usually temporary when it comes to radiation it can go either way.

With chemotherapy if an individual is going to lose their hair varies with each patient. Some people experience hair loss that usually begins one to three weeks after the beginning of treatment, others do not experience hair loss at all. The hair loss due to chemotherapy usually starts growing back anywhere from six months to a year after the treatment.

Since custom made cranial prosthesis take six to eight weeks to be produced depending on the time of the year, it is better to order your prosthesis before the hair loss occurs. By planning in advance it is also possible for David Hansen the hair replacement specialist(main page)  to match your original hair color, texture, and wave pattern.

Alopecia (totalis, universalis, areata)

Alopecia is a skin condition affecting both women and men characterized by hair-loss usually affecting the scalp. Depending on the type of alopecia the hair loss may also affect other areas of the body. The most common type of alopecia is alopecia areata. Alopecia can also occur in the form of alopecia totalis and a less frequent form called alopecia universalis.

Alopecia areta

Alopecia areta is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a rapid hair loss on the scalp. This type of alopecia is caused by the immune system attacking certain hair follicles. It usually begins with one or two small, round, smooth patches on the head. This disease often strikes children and teenagers but also affects adults. One side of the scalp usually experiences more hair loss than the other and can progress into total hair loss. The hair can grow back and fall out randomly depending on each individual.

Alopecia totalis

In alopecia totalis all of the hair on the scalp is lost. There are two types of alopecia totalis one that starts off as alopecial arieata and later on advances into alopecia totalis, the other form is a fairly sudden loss of hair. This usually affects individuals under the age of 40, though it can affect people of any age.

Alopecai universalis

                                                       

Alopecia universalis is the rarest form of alopecia. This type of alopecia results in hair loss thought the whole body. Individuals experiencing alopecia universalis are born without any hair on their body (eyebrows, eyelashes etc.) This form of alopecia is caused by a mutation in the genes, even though individuals with alopecia universalis may be born with some hair it will eventually fall out.

                                               Burn and accident victims               

Hair loss may also be caused by injuries and burns. This type of hair loss can be either temporary or permanent depending on the extent of the damage to the hair follicles.

Insurance coverage options

Individuals experiencing hair loss due to medical reasons such as cancer, alopecia, accidents, or burns may be eligible for between 80 to a 100% reimbursement from their insurance provider.

There are several guidelines you need to follow in order to receive this coverage:

·       Check the benefits of your insurance (usually there is a section under covered expenses that relates to prostheses.)

·       You would need to ask your physician to write you a prescription for FULL CRANIAL HAIR PROSTHESIS

·       To be safe you may also want to ask the physician to write a letter explaining the impact hair loss has on a person’s well being that are symptomatic  of your condition.  Low self esteem, depression and isolation are some common symptoms.

·       Once you order your cranial hair prosthesis keep the copy of your sales or invoice receipt.

·       You may also include a letter from you explaining the importance of the prosthesis for your well being.