Cold Capping

Have already lost most of my hair after 2 chemo sessions, despite cold-capping. Was wondering if it is advisable and safe to carry on cold-capping, even without any hair ?  Can the cold -capping still help to protect hair follicles and help with hair regrowth after treatment ? Thankyou

  • Hello, Thank you for posting, and I am sorry that you have lost your hair with chemotherapy.

    Everyone is quite individual in their response to cold capping and hair loss, but do discuss your options with your chemotherapy team.

    There is information that may be useful to read from both Macmillan, and the Cancer haircare charity, around continuing with cold capping after hair loss has started. But everyone is different in how they cope with the cap once their hair has gone.

    We have further information on changes in appearance during cancer treatment on our website if helpful.

    Take care and find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Sarah.