Now, keeping your hair during chemo is up to you.

Studies and information

The Scalp Cooling Study Library compiles key clinical research data and studies, providing an unbiased view of global research and practice in the field of scalp cooling and cryotherapy for the management of the side effects of chemotherapy.

Probability of hair loss by type of cancer

No cooling of the scalp

Breast cancer
0%
Colorectal cancer
0%
Lung cancer
0%
Cancer of the uterine corpus uteri
0%
Pancreatic cancer
0%
Urinary bladder cancer
0%
Cutaneous malignant melanoma
0%

With scalp cooling

Breast cancer
0%
Colorectal cancer
0%
Lung cancer
0%
Cancer of the uterine corpus uteri
0%
Pancreatic cancer
0%
Urinary bladder cancer
0%
Cutaneous malignant melanoma
0%

NoteData shown are approximate and may vary depending on individual factors and the different chemotherapy regimens used, such as Cyclophosphamide, Daunorubicin, Docetaxel (Taxotere), Doxorubicin, Paclitaxel (Taxol) and others. For more detailed and specific information on the effectiveness of scalp cooling with different drugs, please refer to specialised studies.

As the management of the side effects of chemotherapy becomes a priority in the field of oncology, research into treatments such as scalp cooling and cryocompression for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy has become essential.

In this section, you will find a variety of articles exploring the latest developments and leading research on the use of cryogenic caps.

These studies and publications provide detailed and up-to-date information on the efficacy, applications and benefits of this innovative technique to mitigate hair loss and other side effects during chemotherapy treatment.

Hair Loss Probability Selector

Select the type of drug to see the likelihood of hair loss:


Estimated hair loss without scalp cooling (without cap):

That is, out of every 100 patients on your type of chemotherapy, approximately XX% experience significant hair loss.

Estimation of hair loss with scalp cooling (with cap):

That is, out of every 100 patients using scalp cooling, hair is retained in a remarkable XX% of cases.

This data has been analysed and compiled from several dozen scientific studies and articles published in prestigious journals. Using state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, the results have been processed and combined to provide an accurate and up-to-date picture of the likelihood of hair loss in chemotherapy treatments.

When is it not recommended to use scalp cooling caps?

The use of cooling caps may not be appropriate for certain types of cancer or chemotherapy treatments, such as leukaemias and lymphomas. In patients with metastases to the scalp or any area of the head (including the skull and meninges), the decision on the use of cooling should be assessed on an individual basis and always under the supervision of a specialised medical team.

Library of scientific studies

Here you will find published scientific studies, carefully analysed, translated and interpreted using artificial intelligence to facilitate their understanding and application in the management of the side effects of chemotherapy.

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First Cap. 1980 Patent

The 1980 scalp cooling cap patent introduced an innovative solution to reduce alopecia in patients undergoing chemotherapy. This cap uses cooling technology to decrease blood flow to hair follicles during treatment, thereby minimizing hair loss. Its anatomical design and high-quality materials ensure comfort and effectiveness, improving patients’ quality of life and emotional well-being.

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