Two - thirds were randomly chosen to receive
scalp cooling, and the rest received chemotherapy without a cooling cap.
Patients put on a tight
scalp cooling cap for a half hour before chemotherapy, and leave it on for 90 minutes to 120 minutes afterward, according to the two studies.
Scalp cooling caps could help save lives by making chemotherapy more acceptable to breast cancer patients, Nangia said.
Scalp cooling caps appear to limit this damage by constricting blood vessels in the scalp, reducing the amount of chemo that is delivered to the hair follicles, Nangia explained.
«In our study, half of women who used
the scalp cooling device kept their hair, and in the control group there was zero percent hair retention.
Six women lost most or all of their hair, despite
the scalp cooling.
One small, oft - cited study of breast cancer patients taking doxorubicin (Adriamycin) suggests that
scalp cooling can make a significant difference.
Not exact matches
Tansy — Tansy is high in azulene and sesquiterpenes, which are calming and
cooling plant constituents making it the perfect essential oil to tame your
scalp and mane.
This beneficial botanical compound is calming,
cooling and is a highly regarded substance for skin and
scalp.
Also contains a bunch of natural ingredients like coconut oil for intense moisturization, tea tree oil for antibacterial goodness, spearmint oil and peppermint oil to refresh and
cool your
scalp.
Cool water rinses help remove debris from the hair while giving your hair and
scalp a break from heat damage.
Mixing peppermint oil into massage oils, shampoos, body washes, and lotions gives these products antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, helping
cool skin and eliminate dandruff or lice from your
scalp.
Cooling to the
scalp, its application works the nutrients from the inside out, locking in moisture, whilst also preventing UV damage and any further drying caused by extreme weather conditions and modern heating systems.
The Beach Blonde ™
Cool Dip ™ Purifying Shampoo and Smooth Seas ™ Detangling Conditioner make my hair and
scalp feel really clean, and also slightly tingly (in a good way).