Chemotherapy-induced alopecia

This study tested whether wearing special cold caps (Penguin caps) during chemotherapy could prevent or reduce hair loss in people with early-stage breast cancer. Twelve participants used the caps while getting one of four common chemo regimens. The goal was to see if at least ha…

This study tested a home-use helmet that shines low-level light on the scalp to help hair regrow after chemotherapy. 106 women with breast cancer who had just finished chemo used the device three times a week for four weeks. Researchers measured hair count and width, and tracked …