I've been using the CPap for close to a year now and while I can't say it makes a difference my wife insists that it does. There is supposed to be some minor surgery that eliminates the need for the machine and there was something in the news about a dentist fitting a patient with a device that is placed inside the mouth to provide relief. I can't provide any help with the hair since I don't have enough to worry about. The options posted above should help eliminate that problem. You might want to check with the people who supply the machine to see what options they offer and check several companies if they are available. Some technicians know far more than others about the fitting and use of the machine.