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New 100% Biodegradable Packaging
Posted by Emilienne Rebel on
Bold Beanies has always strived to be as carbon neutral as possible using recycled and recyclable packing. Now we are going one step further and introducing 100% compostable product packaging and posting materials.
We manufacture our cancer hats, scarves and PICC covers using fabrics from the UK, manufactured locally and shipped from local depot minimising our carbon footprint.
We are now proud to say that we are now using 100% compostable product packaging and shipping materials. All other components are made of recycled paper or card.
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- Tags: Alopecia, beanies, Breast Cancer, cancer, chemo, chemotherapy, Hair Loss, hats, headwear, picc, scarf
Black Friday Gift Discount From Me to You...
Posted by Emilienne Rebel on
Hello Everyone, as a small business offering a discount is a personal gift fro me to you, so in the spirit of Black Friday, I offer you a 10% discount on all orders. Enjoy! The code is valid from Friday and last all weekend :) Emilienne
Please add BLACK10 discount code at checkout.
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- Tags: black, cancer, cancer sucks, chemo, chemotherapy, customise, discount, hair loss, hats, headwear, scarf
Will My Chemo Drug Make Me Lose My Hair?
Posted by Emilienne Rebel on
Hair Loss is one of the more dreaded side effects of Chemotherapy for Cancer, but not all chemotherapy drugs have the same effect. Some medications almost always result in hair loss, whereas others cause minimal hair loss. below is a list of the particular drugs most likely to cause hair loss (Alopecia), but there are other factors that can affect hair loss as well, such as the dose of the drug, when its of administered, and the combination of drugs received.
Bold Beanies offers soft comfortable options to help patients (men, ladies and children) with a range of stretchy cotton hats and scarves. Some adults also opt to try and prevent hair loss by using a cold cap. I can't stand the cold, so this was not something I considered.
Hair Loss From Chemotherapy Hair loss is very common during chemotherapy for breast cancer as well as other cancers, though some drugs and methods of administration are more likely than others to disrupt hair follicles.
Whether or not you develop hair loss and the degree of your hair loss depends on a number of factors including:
- Dose of chemotherapy
- How often the chemotherapy is given
- The route of administration
- The drugs or combination of drugs you receive
- Your individual makeup: Some people are more likely to lose hair than others, even with the same doses of the same drugs
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- Tags: alopecia, cancer, chemo, chemotherapy, hair loss, side effects
Comfy Chemo Headwear by Phone and Online UK
Posted by Emilienne Rebel on
Please note that we are no longer using an 0845 number for Bold Beanies enquiries. Any calls however using this number should still be received by us for the foreseeable future.
You may now call us directly on 01978 710633
Please also be reminded that we are based in the UK and therefore on GMT. The 24 hour easiest way to get a response is by emailing your enquiry to info@boldbeanies.co.uk 24 hours a day and we will always reply asap.
Wikipedia Hair Loss Online Info
Posted by Emilienne Rebel on
Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia is a Useful Resource When Searching for Information Online About Hair Loss.
Hair loss, also known as alopecia or baldness, refers to a loss of hair from part of the head or body. Typically at least the head is involved. The severity of hair loss can vary from a small area to the entire body.
Typically inflammation or scarring is not present. Hair loss in some people causes psychological distress.
Common types include: male-pattern hair loss, female-pattern hair loss, Alopecia Areata, and a thinning of hair known as Telogen Effluvium. The cause of male-pattern hair loss is a combination of genetics and male hormones, the cause of female pattern hair loss is unclear, the cause of alopecia areata is autoimmune and the cause of Telogen Effluvium is typically a physically or psychologically stressful event. Telogen Effluvium is very common following pregnancy.
Less common causes of hair loss without inflammation or scarring include the pulling out of hair, certain medications including chemotherapy, HIV/AIDS, Hypothyroidism and malnutrition including iron deficiency.
Causes of Hair Loss that occurs with scarring or inflammation include fungal infection, lupus erythematosus, radiation therapy and Sarcoidosis. Diagnosis of hair loss is partly based on the areas affected.
Treatment of pattern hair loss may simply involve accepting the condition. Interventions that can be tried include the medications minoxidil (or Finasteride ) and hair transplant surgery.
Alopecia Areata may be treated by steroid injections in the affected area, but these need to be frequently repeated to be effective.
Hair loss is a common problem. Pattern hair loss by age 50 affects about half of males and a quarter of females.
About 2% of people develop Alopecia Areata at some point in time.
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