Haarausfall kann viele Ursachen haben. Jede einzelne davon verdient Mitgefühl und individuelle Unterstützung, unabhängig von Alter oder Geschlecht. Menschen aller Altersgruppen, ob Kinder, Jugendliche, Frauen oder Männer, können auf eine Perücke angewiesen sein.
Medical reasons such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, autoimmune diseases (e.g. alopecia areata), hormonal changes (e.g. after childbirth or during the menopause) and thyroid disorders can lead to temporary or permanent hair loss.
Genetic causes, such as hereditary alopecia, also play a role.
In some cases, people wear wigs for cultural or religious reasons, such as Jewish women who wear a sheitel (wig) as part of their faith.
Last but not least, psychological stress or stress-related disorders such as trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling) or traumatic experiences can also cause the desire or need for a wig.
In all these cases, a wig not only offers a visual replacement, but often also a piece of self-confidence and normality back.