Some people find the cold cap uncomfortable or heavy to wear.
Cold cap chemo side effects.
Cold discomfort during scalp cooling headache during and after scalp cooling.
This method uses a special cap that is filled with cold gel.
See also warning section.
Should i use a cold cap is one of the most common questions about chemotherapy asked by women on breast cancer care s forum cold caps or scalp cooling offer the possibility of preventing or reducing hair loss from certain chemotherapy drugs.
Michelle did not use a paxman scalp cooling product.
Side effects of cold caps as stated on paxman scalp cooling.
You may have the cap on for a few hours in total.
Some have questioned whether cold caps might prevent chemotherapy from reaching cancer cells in the scalp.
Can wearing a cold cap during chemotherapy stop you losing your hair.
Hair loss prevention is not guaranteed and individual results may vary.
Penguin chemo cold caps dignicap paxman and elastogel are a few of the more well known cold cap brands.
It can be fitted easily and kept in place with velcro.
Scalp hypothermia is cooling the scalp with ice packs or cooling caps cold caps for a period of time before during and after each chemotherapy chemo treatment to try to prevent or reduce hair loss.
When the cap becomes warm it s replaced with another cooling cap to.
The chemotherapy staff can help you feel as comfortable as possible.
A cap filled with frozen material similar to an ice pack or cold pack is secured to your head during chemo treatment.
Short to medium term side effects include.
The information below is cited as a reference to the possible risks of using cold caps.
Newer versions of these devices use a two piece cooling cap system that is controlled by a computer which helps circulate a.
As with any supplementary medicinal treatment you should consult with your doctor before using this product.
Drowsiness dizziness blurred vision upset stomach nausea nervousness or dry mouth nose throat may occur.
There are no side by side chemo cold caps reviews however many women have blogged about their individual experiences with specific brands.
It can also give some people a.
Chemo cold caps provides a scalp cooling system.
Using a cold cap can significantly reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
Although some minor side effects may occur no serious side effects have been associated with cold caps.
Some of the most common side effects of chemotherapy affect digestion.
Combining this treatment with other established measures is recommended for the best possible outcome.
If any of these effects persist or worsen.
But that risk appears to be low.
