Choosing The Best Chemotherapy Headwear

By Christa Jarvis


Hair loss is one of the most devastating side effects for women undergoing treatment for cancer. It can lead to increasing isolation as women do not want to leave home and endure stares. Fortunately, chemotherapy headwear available today allows these women to go out with their heads held high. Many products such as scarves, hats, berets and turbans specifically designed for this purpose bring compliments instead of embarrassment.

Such items have to be made of fabrics that are as comfortable as possible. They often have to be worn for many hours at a time and a bald head is more sensitive than one covered with hair. A fabric like a soft cotton not only feels gentle but it can breathe, allowing proper ventilation and circulation.

The fit of these items is vital as they usually need to be worn for long periods. Some people are uncomfortable with any item that fits too closely and they should avoid an item with elastic, rather opting for a slightly looser fit. However, a fit that is too loose can be just as irritating. Another consideration is that the item has to provide proper coverage of the hair line.

The range of designs available, from simple to fairly elaborate, is very large. There are those suited to every possible occasion from more casual ones like walking the dog to more formal events like going out for dinner. One can even purchase a sleeping hat for keeping the head warm at night.

It helps to have one basic item that can be worn on just about any occasion. However, the price of these items is often reasonable, making it possible to buy a whole range, suitable for all sorts of different occasions. This make it easy to choose one that is well suited to a particular activity and the clothing being worn at the time.

Choice of color is always a very individual one. It is also very much related to matching the colors of clothing already owned. Someone who prefers wearing black clothes will find black items very useful whereas someone with a lot of pastel colored clothes would have to go for lighter colors. Very bright colors should rather be avoided when the face is looking wan and washed out.

This type of headwear can be accessorized and personalized in many different ways. A twisted scarf or an overlay tie can add additional volume and interest as well as compliment the colors of an outfit. A beautiful broach or decorative pin gives a personalized touch and in cool weather a knitted headband can add extra warmth.

So many different items are available today to help women in this circumstance. They can hold their heads high and go on with their lives without feeling a loss of dignity. Suppliers of such products have often become involved in the business through some loss of their own to cancer. They understand exactly what is needed and produce items that are comfortable, stylish and affordable.




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