What on earth is cold capping? Simply put, it’s a process that involves placing a tightly fitting, gel-filled cap on the head before, during, and after chemotherapy treatment. The cap is cooled to a temperature to keep them frozen and works by constricting the blood vessels in the scalp, thereby reducing blood flow to the hair follicles. This, in turn, reduces the amount of chemotherapy drugs that reach the hair follicles, decreasing the likelihood of hair loss.

The cold temperature of the cap constricts the blood vessels beneath the skin of the scalp, preventing the chemotherapy medicine from reaching the hair follicles, therefore allowing the patient to preserve their hair. This process is referred to as vasoconstriction. The cold also slows down the hair follicle metabolism, making the hair cells dormant or less active, further preventing the absorption of chemotherapeutic drugs

Biotene Fluoride Toothpaste for Dry Mouth Symptoms, Bad Breath Treatment and Cavity Prevention, Fresh Mint, 4.3 Ounce (Pack of 1) 

A unique blend of natural ingredients in a gel that can be used during and after chemotherapy. With its reconstructive components, it can help maintain lashes and eyebrows during treatments. It contains NO Lumigan.

When Wearing Cold Caps to help prevent hair loss during chemo, many patients will wear these disposable caps as a layer between their hair and the Cold Cap.   This keeps the velcro fasteners of the Cold Cap out of the hair you are working to preserve.  

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