Scalp Cooling Overview
Some chemotherapy drugs can damage your hair cells. Cooling of the scalp is a proven approach to reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss that has been used su...
Tue, 17 Oct, 2017 at 11:17 AM
When a patient’s scalp is cooled, two physiologic reactions occur: (1) The blood vessels in the localized scalp area constrict (vasoconstriction): the nar...
Tue, 17 Oct, 2017 at 11:17 AM
Chemotherapy affects cells that are in the phase of division or growth. All the cells in the body may be affected by chemotherapy, not just the cancer cells...
Tue, 17 Oct, 2017 at 11:17 AM
Yes. On July 3,2017 the U.S. FDA granted DigniCap clearance to reduce the likelihood of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in cancer patients with solid tumors, ...
Tue, 17 Oct, 2017 at 11:16 AM
DigniCap was the first scalp cooling system to be cleared by the FDA in December of 2015 for the treatment of breast cancer patients in the U.S. In July 201...
Tue, 17 Oct, 2017 at 12:56 PM
The DigniCap Scalp Cooling System will be used during each cycle of chemotherapy administration. Scalp cooling should begin with the first infusion of any c...
Mon, 17 Dec, 2018 at 2:04 PM
Please read the following statements to determine if scalp cooling is a good option for you. 1. I understand that the experience may involve pain or di...
Tue, 17 Oct, 2017 at 1:03 PM
Most patients tolerate scalp cooling with The DigniCap Scalp Cooling System very well. The system cools the cap down gradually from room temperature, and th...
Mon, 17 Dec, 2018 at 2:01 PM
The DigniCap Scalp Cooling System is operated by hospital personnel and will be used during each chemotherapy session. Scalp cooling begins approximately 30...
Mon, 17 Dec, 2018 at 2:02 PM
Your clinician can best tell you what you should bring on the day of the treatment. It is important to wash your hair prior to every DigniCap treatment. O...
Wed, 21 Apr, 2021 at 1:16 PM