Did cold capping help with hair loss during chemo?
Yes, many MyBCTeam members have used cold caps with varying degrees of success. Overall, scalp cooling can significantly reduce hair loss, with an effectiveness rate of about 61 percent, though results range widely from 27 to 90 percent depending on the specific Show Full Answer
Did cold capping help with hair loss during chemo?
Yes, many MyBCTeam members have used cold caps with varying degrees of success. Overall, scalp cooling can significantly reduce hair loss, with an effectiveness rate of about 61 percent, though results range widely from 27 to 90 percent depending on the specific chemotherapy drugs used.
Here's what members shared about their experiences:
* "They worked for me! Some thinning, but you couldn't tell."
* "I still lost two-thirds of my very thick hair but no bald clumps, so I looked quite normal."
* "Cold capping has worked for me. I'm very grateful not to be bald for my teenage girls."
* "I did the cooling cap, and my hair held up. I'm so happy that I had the opportunity to use the cold cap."
Important things to know:
Cold caps only protect hair on your head - you'll still lose eyelashes, eyebrows, and body hair. The caps can cause temporary side effects like headaches, scalp pain, chilliness, nausea, and dizziness.
The process requires extra time at infusion (up to 4-9 hours total) and can be uncomfortable initially, though one member noted "It's only painful for a minute or two until the follicles freeze."
Your doctor can help determine if cold caps might work well with your specific chemotherapy regimen.
December 16, 2025
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