I need to buy some caps for sleep, scarves and a human hair wig for a cancer patient (my mom).
I’m looking to buy this stuff on-line(E-bay, Amazon). My mom is overseas, so she can not try scarves wigs on. I will mail everything to her.
I read that skin on head becomes very sensitive when hair is disappearing.
What are the best and the most comfortable scarves, caps and wigs for patients that go thru chemotherapy?
Scarves, Caps And Wig For Cancer Patient?
October 25th, 2011 by admin Leave a reply »
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She may not find a wig comfortable. When I lost my hair my scalp wasn’t sensitive but the wig I tried for a week sure itched bad!. I purchased a bunch of different hats and often went out with just my buzzed short hair. Radiation can make the scalp sensitive so if she hasn’t had that yet then she can probably wear almost anything. Many cancer clinics offer listings and sometimes have a small shop in the clinic to help get patients wigs, hats and head covers, try calling your local hospital’s cancer center. You just have to shop around the department stores and hat shops. Good Luck.
I found turbans such as the one in the link (that I was given at the hospital where I had my chemo) were great for sleeping.
Some people like them for everyday wear as well.
I found cotton or blends with a high proportion of cotton were the most comfortable.
Stretch headwraps were my prefered day wear as they were comfortable and quick and easy to put on.
Inside, I usually went bald. I did indulge in “temporary tattoo” stickers on my bald head, changing them every few days. Butterflies, and rainbows were my favorites! LOL.
I never wore a wig but they were available at discounted prices through the hospital.