Treatment

Treatment process

For scalp cooling to work, the cap needs to be fitted on the patient about 30 minutes before chemotherapy drugs are given – and for some time after completed drug infusion.

Treatment procedure

Before beginning scalp cooling treatment, the patient’s hair needs to be wet to improve thermal contact. You will need to try various sizes of the inner silicon cap on the patient to ensure the right fit.

Treatment outcome

Scalp cooling can be very effective in preventing or reducing loss of hair. But you will not know how well it will work for you until you try it

Factors that influence...

Beyond the type of drug used, other risk factors which may influence the efficacy of scalp cooling include the pharmacokinetic properties of cytostatics, the doses, the number of chemotherapy courses and the admission method.