Care for Hair
Chemotherapy Solutions
Losing your hair is not necessary when undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
Scalp cooling offers a safe and effective method for reducing hair loss.
Presently there are four manufacturer's of scalp cooling caps. Only two of which are available to the public.
Each scalp cooling cap has both Pro's and Con's of use...
Penguin Caps
Pro-The Penguin cold cap has had many successful results. An average of 80% of user's say they would use them again.
Con-The drawbacks of these caps is that they are only available for rental by the month, and at @$500.00 per mth. it can be expensive. Averaging $2,000.00 for 3 months of rental, along with a required deposit.
Pro-Adjustable formed fit.
Pro-Temperature of use adequately results in optimum success.
Con-Poor customer service, management within the company, Billing problems.
Elastogel Caps
Pro-Elastogel caps are sold by the company and occasionally can be found for sale on eBay. The caps are available in 3 sizes.
Pro-Provides good coverage
Con-Mixed results in success.
Pro-The cost of the cap is @ $90.00. A set of 8 would cost $720.00.
Con-No straps for ensuring close contact with scalp provided.
The DigniCap™ system
The DigniCap system is a machine developed in Sweden. The system provides continuous circulation to maintain a chilled temperature.
Con-Not available to the public.
Con-Not form fitted.
Con-Temperature used not as low as other caps.
Paxman Cooler Cap
The system consists of a small compact refrigeration unit containing a coolant which is circulated at -4°C through coolant lines to specially designed cooling caps.
Con-Only available in Europe and not available to the public.
Con-Temperature of use not low enough to produce optimum results.
Con-Unadjustable poorly fitted cap.