5 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Scalp cooling effectively reduces hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
21 citations
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September 2016 in “Breast” Cooler scalp temperatures during chemotherapy may prevent hair loss.
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April 2022 in “The Breast” Scalp cooling reduces hair loss during chemotherapy but doesn't help hair regrow after.
December 2013 in “대한기계학회 춘추학술대회” A new cooling device keeps a constant temperature for medical procedures, improving results.
Scalp cooling can effectively reduce hair loss during chemotherapy, with modern methods improving comfort and accessibility.
Scalp cooling can help prevent hair loss in about half of chemotherapy patients.
January 2026 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” New cooling caps can help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy in a cost-effective and eco-friendly way.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scalp cooling may be less effective for women of color on certain chemotherapy treatments.
110 citations
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August 2014 in “International journal of cancer” Scalp cooling significantly reduces chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
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February 2024 in “Journal of Modern Oncology” Scalp cooling helps prevent hair loss during chemotherapy for breast cancer.
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October 2017 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Scalp cooling effectively reduces hair loss from chemotherapy.
2 citations
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March 2024 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Penguin Cold Caps help most patients keep at least half their hair during chemotherapy.
21 citations
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January 2015 in “Oncology Research and Treatment” Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss in 65% of chemotherapy patients, especially effective in breast cancer patients and certain chemotherapy types.
53 citations
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June 1982 in “The BMJ” Cooling the scalp below 22°C before and during chemotherapy can help prevent hair loss.
February 2024 in “Journal of Modern Oncology” Scalp cooling effectively prevents hair loss during chemotherapy in most cases.
4 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp cooling therapy is costly and often not covered by insurance, limiting access for low-income patients.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Facebook groups help patients using scalp cooling therapy by offering support, advice, and product recommendations.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Pink berry extract effectively treats scalp issues from frequent head covering.
January 2018 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Scalp micropigmentation is a process where tiny dots of pigment are tattooed onto the scalp to create the appearance of a shaved head or fuller hair.
11 citations
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October 2020 in “PLoS ONE” Cooling can protect hair follicles from chemotherapy damage by reducing drug uptake.
June 2025 in “Clinical Cancer Research” Scalp cooling can effectively prevent hair loss during chemotherapy in pregnancy.
Scalp cooling is recommended to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but no effective drugs are available.
January 2021 in “Mastology” Scalp cooling therapy helped over 80% of women keep at least half their hair during chemotherapy.
8 citations
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September 2015 in “Radiotherapy and oncology” Scalp cooling does not stop hair loss from radiotherapy.
November 2023 in “Dermatologic therapy” The scalp serum reduced scalp discomfort and symptoms without affecting skin moisture loss.
6 citations
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September 1995 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The new technique PÂTÉ improved the amount of scalp tissue removed in surgeries.
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January 2013 in “Journal of S C C J” Scalp massage reduces stress, increases relaxation, and improves blood circulation.
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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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July 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Scalp cooling can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, and certain treatments can speed up hair regrowth, but more research is needed for better treatments.