Celebrities Who Suffer With Hair Loss: Why The ‘Wigs As Durable Medical Equipment Act’ Is Necessary

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By Emerald Elitou ·Updated October 6, 2021

Last year, many were left empowered when Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) openly shared her struggles with hair loss due to alopecia. Now, the representative—and her “Squad” of progressives—are hoping to help others struggling with hair loss by re-introducing the Wigs as Durable Medical Equipment Act, a legislation that aims to help individuals affected by alopecia areata and chemotherapy get financial support for hair replacement. 

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