Effects of improved hypoallergenic fabrics in medical wigs in patients with breast cancer with chemotherapy-induced alopecia: a randomised clinical trial

Purpose Chemotherapy causes changes in appearance in patients with cancer. Therefore, to have a normal life, it is necessary for patients to wear a wig. However, wearing a wig may strain an already sensitive scalp during chemotherapy. This study aimed to assess the effects of a hypoallergenic medical wig in breast cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA). Methods A randomised, single-blind, controlled study was conducted from...