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Many children are not too worried by their hair loss and may be proud of their bald heads. However, if they do want to cover up, there are wigs available for children. There are also hats, caps, scarves or bandanas that they can wear.
If a child needs treatment from time to time over a few years, they will probably need a new wig every time as their head grows. Their hair will grow back once their treatment has finished.
If you're a teenager, having a change in your appearance can be very upsetting. There are many natural-looking wigs and other ways to cover hair loss.
There are also many websites for teenagers with cancer - some of these have chatrooms where you can talk about your feelings with other teenagers. You can also read or share stories on our TIC website www.click4tic.org.uk|
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