Ask anyone who has endured chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and they’re likely to tell you that hair loss adds insult to injury to their already devastating condition. So when we learned about a process that can drastically reduce the side effects of hair loss in those undergoing these cancer treatments, we took notice.
A cooling “cap” called DigniCap, made by Swedish company Dignitana, was first available only in Europe but has since been approved for marketing in the United States. This device consists of an inner layer of cold liquid (37 degrees F) and an outer layer that insulates the cold. The secret to its success is that the cold temperature restricts blood vessels in the scalp, impeding the ability of the chemo drug to reach and directly affect hair follicles.
