Early Signs of Menopause Can Include Hair Loss

Did you know the early stages of menopause can lead to some very real physical symptoms? Hair loss, weight gain, dry skin are but a few of the symptoms that may accompany menopause. To read more, click on the photo below:

Hair Loss Expert and Dermatologist Answers Questions on Alopecia Areata

Hair loss expert, Dr. Wilma Bergfeld, a dermatogist at the Cleveland Clinic, answers NY Times readers’ questions on Alopecia Areata.

Click on the photo below to read the entire Q & A:

Scientist With Hair Loss Disorder Works on Finding Genes That Cause Alopecia Areata

Angela Christiano, an assistant professor of dermatology, has discovered genes implicated in Alopecia Areata, a hair loss disorder that she has lived with for many years. Click on the photo below to read the interview that appeared recently in the NY Times:

This is such a beautifully written piece written by a woman with cancer who doesn’t experience hair loss but something as deeply affecting.  No need to further explain, just read it. You’ll be glad you did:

http://www.salon.com/life/life_stories/?story=/mwt/feature/2011/01/03/mary_beth_williams_no_more_redhead

Villanueva Makes a Difference to Kids With Alopecia Areata

Many customers who love Madcapz are kids with Alopecia Areata, a condition which causes hair loss. One famous athlete who is spending time with kids who have Alopecia Areata is Charlie Villanueva.

At a time when some of the biggest names in sports are letting their fans down and not acting as true role models, there’s one NBA star who is doing what he can to make a difference in the lives of others. Pistons sharp-shooter Charlie Villanueva is a true inspiration. Villanueva has alopecia areata. Before each game, Charlie talks to young kids who suffer from the same disorder and goes out of his way to inspire them. Here’s a short clip from his days as a Bucks player where he began helping kids.

We think what Villanueva is doing for kids with Alopecia is awesome and we applaud him!

Brave Beauty

Here’s why looking good can help you feel good while battling cancer. We know wearing  Madcapz helps!

For many people, hair loss is one of the more trying aspects of cancer treatment. But you don’t have to despair. You can go a long way towards boosting your own self-confidence with an educated attitude and some advance preparation.

My personal story is featured in About.com: Entrepreneurs – take a look:

I created Madcapz because I couldn’t find a fun feminine cap to wear to cover my hair loss (from Grave’s Disease).  I always liked hats but rarely wore them because I didn’t think they looked that great on me. But when I was losing my hair, I was extremely self-conscious of my thinning hair and wanted to cover my head, so I began to wear ball caps. These weren’t women’s baseball caps, but men’s caps with company logos on them, always in dark dreary colors.

When I began to think about creating women’s baseball hats I wanted the cap to be fashionable, but I also wanted it to fit comfortably and close to the head.  I chose the low profile fit because it fits a woman’s head better than the standard fitted baseball cap. The low profile fit hugs the head and has less room in the crown of the cap making it a good fit for most women’s heads.

I wanted this women’s ball cap to be adjustable but didn’t want a self fastening strap in the back that would pull at hair. The buckle I use allows for easy adjustment but also stays in place so that there is no need for constant fussing with the strap. I also made sure there was ample strap to fit an assortment of sizes.

Sun protection is so important nowadays, and so the bill on a Madcapz women’s baseball cap is a bit longer than most baseball caps. The 2 ¾ inch bill gives additional sun protection to the face, a necessity today with the sun’s strong rays!

And then there are the fun unique colorful patterns that Madcapz offer. With over 20 bold prints available, every woman can find a Madcapz to suit her style!

Are there prints and colors you would especially like to see? Let me know as I’m working on our spring collection now!