[Translated article] Chemotherapy, Alopecia, and Scalp Cooling Systems

Chemotherapy-induced hair loss, while typically temporary, often caused significant emotional distress and could lead to treatment refusal. Although hair regrowth was usually possible, it could take months, exacerbating psychological impacts. In recent years, scalp cooling systems, or cold caps, emerged as a promising method to prevent or reduce this type of hair loss. The review analyzed evidence on the effectiveness of these systems, which were increasingly being integrated into routine clinical practice, showing encouraging results in mitigating chemotherapy-induced alopecia.