Table 7.

Patient Education Materials

Interventions to prevent hair loss and damage	Shampoo gently with a mild shampoo every two to four days
	Use hair conditioner to make combing easier
	Use SPF shampoos to prevent further damage
	Sleep on satin or silk pillowcases
Products to avoid	Hair spray, hair dye, bleach, or permanents (perm)
	Clips, barrettes, bobby pins, ponytail holders, or scrunchies
	Hair dryers, curlers, curling irons, or hair straightener
	Rubber bathing or swimming caps
	Braids, corn rows, ponytails
Symptoms requiring medical assistance	White patches in the mouth
	Bleeding of the gums
	Pain when swallowing that is not relieved with analgesics
	Fever
Sun protection	Wear sun protective clothing and use sunbrellas/wide-brim hats
	Avoid the sun as much as possible
	Purchase sunscreens that are titanium dioxide-based, no chemicals, broad-spectrum (UVA and UVB), at least 30 SPF
	Apply sunscreen daily to any areas that may be exposed to the sun as part of daily routine