Now, keeping your hair during chemo is up to you.
Hypothermic chemotherapy cap is an effective and increasingly used tool to prevent hair loss in cancer patients. There are two main options: the automated systems, such as Paxman® and DigniCap®, and the manual systems, as Criobella® Criobella, which have gained recognition for their effectiveness, low cost and ease of use.
Hypothermic caps work by cooling the scalp in order to reduce the absorption of chemotherapy drugs into hair follicles, preventing hair loss.
Automated ones require medical facilities and are expensive, Criobella hand-held caps offer an effective, affordable and accessible alternative, with adaptable protocols and very satisfactory results in practice.
Main advantages of manual caps:
Easy to install without assistance
Low cost per session
Comparable effectiveness with appropriate protocols
Good tolerance and no side effects
Automated systems such as Paxman® y DigniCap® have demonstrated clinical efficacy in several studies, with hair preservation rates of up to 77-81 % depending on the regimen. However, they have key disadvantages:
High cost (up to 600 € per session)
Limited access in hospitals
Require specialised technical staff
In comparison, Cryobella® offers significant advantages:
Full autonomycan be applied at home.
Affordability.
Practical effectivenessespecially with taxane-based chemotherapy.
High tolerabilityno serious side effects reported.
Although there are no clinical studies with the manuals, accumulated experience and patient testimonials support the effectiveness of the Criobella system under real-life conditions.
| Criobella | Paxman | DigniCap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can it be used at home? | ✔ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Affordable price | ✔ From 124 € (one time) | ❌ 180-340 €/session | ❌ 180-340 €/session |
| Is it possible to buy? | ✔ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Need for wetting | ✔ Freezer only. Gel headband | ❌ Yes | ❌ Yes |
| Installation / personnel required | ✔ It does not require | ❌ Yes | ❌ Yes |
| Available without waiting list | ✔ Yes (immediate domestic use) | ❌ No | ❌ No |
Preserving hair during chemotherapy has a direct impact on the patient's self-esteem, emotional well-being and quality of life. The Criobella hypothermic cap represents a reliable and affordable alternative to automated systems.
Cryobella can achieve comparable results, The new system also offers privacy, flexibility and autonomy.
Is Criobella an effective alternative to automated systems?
Yes, Cryobella is designed following the same capillary cooling principles as hospital systems, but with the advantage of being accessible for home use. With a proper protocol, the results can be comparable or even better for certain patients.
Can I use Cryobella without medical assistance?
Yes, the system has been specifically developed so that anyone can use it at home with ease. It does not require electrical connection, clinical facilities or specialised healthcare staff.
Is Criobella reusable?
Yes, the system allows the caps to be reused during each session through controlled refills, and is more cost-effective than any automated treatment. A single investment can be used for multiple cycles of chemotherapy.
Is Cryobella compatible with any type of chemotherapy?
It is particularly effective with taxane-based regimens, but can be used with other combinations. We offer personalised advice to adapt its use to each treatment and hair type.
Select the length of your chemotherapy sessions to get your personalised cold cap recommendation, along with the price and details of the ideal plan for you.
