When does a child need a wig?

One of the side-effects of chemotherapy is hair loss, albeit the extent of which is dependent on the type of treatment. Hair loss usually begins approximately two weeks from the time of the initial treatment session.

Patients usually wear wigs for approximately six months to a year. We recommend making a wig appointment immediately upon commencing treatment, before hair loss begins, or photographing the child from every possible angle in order to help us procure a wig that will most resemble the child’s natural hair.  

Please save several locks of hair in order to help us best match the wig to the child’s natural hair.

Selecting a wig

There are many different types of wigs. Some are ready-made, ‘out of the box’;

and others are custom-made.Some are fashioned of synthetic fibers,

while others are made of natural human hair that varies in quality, color, shade, and texture.

The most successful wigs are constructed exactly to the shape of the head with hair that is identical to the person’s.

The wig is then cut and styled on the child’s head.

The cost of a wig ranges from 900 NIS to 10,000 NIS, but the sky is the limit!

In any case, a wig is definitely an expensive proposition.

But we can help!

One of Zichron Menachem’s special services is helping you select and purchase a wig for your child.

This includes:

• Advice
• Referrals to the manufacturer  and stylist best suited for your needs
• A grant and refund for your wig purchase

**This service is limited to children under the age of 18. For special circumstances, please submit a private application and request.

Important information before purchasing a wig for a cancer patient: