Scalp cooling is recommended to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but no effective drugs are available.
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Some cancer treatments cause different types of hair loss, but scalp cooling can help prevent it.
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March 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Scalp cooling reduces hair loss and improves quality of life during chemotherapy.
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March 2023 in “Current Oncology” Scalp cooling is the only FDA-approved method to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but other treatments like minoxidil and PRP are being tested.
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Health Science” Scalp cooling and low-power light therapy show promise in reducing chemotherapy-induced hair loss but need more research.
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