Hair roots and follicles are firmly rooted in the dermis where they are nourished by a constant blood flow. The use of Chemocap at temperatures between -25°C and -30°C induce localized vasoconstriction which in turn slows down the metabolism and the blood flow at the sub-cutaneous level . As a result hair roots and follicles are spared from a drug infused blood irrigation reducing toxicity and preserving the biological integrity of both roots and follicles. The Chemocap is clinically proven to prevent severe hair loss and the onset of chemotherapy-induced alopecia.

The Chemocap maintains the required low temperature for a period of 40 minutes (in a room temperature environment). The patient is required to wear the Chemocap 20 minutes before chemotherapy infusion begins to be replaced with a fresh Chemocap 20 minutes into the infusion. Every 40 minutes thereafter the used Chemocap is quickly replaced with a fresh Chemocap for the duration of the chemotherapy infusion. The last Chemocap worn by the patient must remain in place (on the patient’s head) for an additional 20 to 30 minutes after chemotherapy infusion has ended.

Patients require several Chemocaps for each chemotherapy treatment session. The number of Chemocaps required by a patient depends on the duration of each chemotherapy infusion prescribed by their physician. A general guideline is available to assist patients and oncologists in determining the number of Chemocaps needed. For more information on the use of Chemocap click on the PDF icon next to the Chemocap image.