A Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Folakemi Cole-Adeife, says that using wig glue can cause inflammation, hair loss, scalp irritation and traumatise hair follicles.
Cole-Adeife who works at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, while speaking on Sunday, said that many women apply wig glue to their scalps to ensure their wigs or frontal hair stays in place.
“Wig glue can cause inflammation, hair loss, scalp irritation and even traumatise hair follicles.
“As a Dermatologist, I do not think wig glue are absolutely necessary.
“I know there are people with aesthetic preferences but you can wear your wigs without the glue or use mild glue if you have sensitive skin to avoid skin reactions.
“My advice is to ditch the wig glue. There are nice wigs with good frontals that also look kind of original or like the human hair and try not to traumatise your innocent follicles because it does not end well.
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