{"product_id":"scalp-cooling-kit-cold-capping","title":"Scalp Cooling Kit - Cold Capping - Set of 5 White Caps","description":"\u003ch1\u003eScalp Cooling Kit - Cold Capping - Set of 5\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold capping\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as \u003cstrong\u003escalp cooling\u003c\/strong\u003e) is a method used to reduce hair loss during chemotherapy. It works by lowering the temperature of the scalp before, during, and after chemo infusion. The cold constricts blood vessels in the scalp, reducing the amount of chemotherapy drugs that reach the hair follicles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe basics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe activated Arctic Heat cooling cap is placed on the head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalp temperature drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis vasoconstriction and reduced metabolic activity protect hair follicles from damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped with Australian medical experts and for well over 10 years used extensively throughout Europe and around the World , the Arctic Heat cooling cap supports some chemotherapy patients by reducing hair loss (alopecia) through scalp cooling or cold capping before, during, and after treatment. Experience effective, comfortable cooling—always consult a medical professional before use with chemotherapy as not suitable for all patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arctic Heat cooling cap is portable, this means a patient can wear the cooling cap on the way to treatment, then swap to another cold cap during treatment and swap again after treatment. Conveniently they can leave after treatment and wear the cooling cap on the way home or away from the treatment room. After research you may find that the Arctic Heat cooling caps are a much cheaper alternative than renting other equipment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScalp cooling is not suitable for everyone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eIt isn’t suitable:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewith hematological cancers, such as melanoma, leukemia and lymphoma, as there is a high risk of cancer cells surviving in the blood vessels of the scalp and causing the cancer to come back after treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor some people who need very high doses of chemotherapy, as scalp cooling is less likely to work with very high doses of the drugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eif you’re having continuous chemotherapy through a pump for several days, as this makes it impractical to have scalp cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor some patients whose liver isn’t working as well as it should– this may lead to the chemotherapy drugs circulating in the body for longer than usual, and it may not be possible to keep the scalp cold for long enough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor people who have severe migraines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use for Scalp Cooling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor scalp cooling to work, your scalp temperature needs to be kept low for the whole time the drugs are circulating in your blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means that your scalp needs to be cold for about 30-40 minutes before your chemotherapy drugs are given, throughout the time chemotherapy is given and for about 30-40 minutes afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen using the\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003erctic Heat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eooling Cap\u003c\/b\u003eyou are usually free to walk about once your chemotherapy has been given. However, your cap will need to be changed during treatment to keep your scalp cool, so you can’t go too far from the chemotherapy department.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a cap that is attached to cooling machines means you will need to sit by the machine while the cap is in place, so you won’t be able to walk about freely with this method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll probably feel chilly when having scalp cooling and may need to wear warm clothes. Hot drinks will help you feel warmer. Rarely you may get a headache during scalp cooling, especially in hot weather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow effective is scalp cooling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScalp cooling can be effective in preventing or reducing the loss of your hair. But you won’t know how well it will work for you until you try it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDespite scalp cooling, you may find that your hair thins slightly. Unfortunately, some people who have scalp cooling will still lose their hair.\u003c\/em\u003e Some people, who lose their hair over a prolonged period while using scalp cooling, find this harder to cope with than the quicker and more predictable hair loss that occurs without scalp cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScalp cooling only protects the hair on your scalp. Body hair – including eyelashes, eyebrows, beards and mustaches, chest hair and pubic hair – may be lost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHair loss caused by chemotherapy is almost always temporary. Once the treatment is over, your hair will start to grow back. At first the hair is very fine, but you’ll probably have a full head of hair after 3-6 months. You may find that the texture or colour of your hair is different but this is often temporary; After about 12 months, new hair growth may be similar to the colour and texture you had before chemotherapy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re interested in scalp cooling, discuss this with your doctor or nurse;They can advise whether it’s suitable for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActivation and Useful tips:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitially soak in water for 5- 10 minutes so crystal in pockets swells into gel form. (pockets should be firm but not bursting).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen removing from water gently twist in opposite directions to remove excess water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorously wipe inside and outside of the product with a towel. (some gel\/slime may escape simply wipe it away).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang inside out till material is completely dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace dried caps in the freezer, after 2-3 hours maximum cooling is achieved. If the caps are stiff (frozen) when taken out of freezer (after a longer period than 3 hours) simply leave them out to defrost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a Cooler-Bag to transport caps to your Chemotherapy. Caps should be covered with an ice block. Cool remaining caps until they are needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct must be applied 45-60 min. before drug-therapy\/infusion starts (Pre-Cooling Time).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct must always have a close contact to scalp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou always have to change caps after max. 1-1.5 hours – cooling time per cap 1 to max. 1,5 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCap change must happen as quickly as possible to avoid dilation of the blood vessels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaps must be used during the complete therapy-session (Infusion Time).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCap must be applied for 45-60 minutes directly after infusion (Post Infusion Cooling Time).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease consider applied drug and required Pre-, Infusion- and Post-Cooling Time – 2 – 5 Cooling Caps will be required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct must be used during every therapy-session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you notice a partial hair loss, prolong post cooling time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few days before your chemotherapy and a few days after do not wash, blow-dry or dye your hair and other actions that will increase circulation of the scalp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore caps in freezer and remove them the day before your next chemotherapy to thaw the gel pockets (hang product). Cool caps again for 2 to 3 hours in the freezer (before going to the treatment) to ensure that the required temperature is reached.(see point 5.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartial hair loss, e.g. after the first treatment can be stopped with continued cooling therapy.Therefore, you should not resign after a possibly less successful 1st treatment – always go through two to three treatments to achieve a positive result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse of cooling caps is suitable for malignant, solid tumors such as breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer or lung cancer etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eContraindications – Use of a Cooling Cap is not recommended with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHematological malignancies (leukemia, non Hodgkin’s and other generalized lymphomas)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManifest scalp metastases. Please ask your doctor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the crystal\/gel pockets start to dehydrate and become flat start activation from step 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eStoring\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhilst in activated (gel) state, product must be stored by hanging in a ventilated area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDO NOT STORE IT IN THE FRIDGE!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf wishing to store for long periods, allow item to completely dehydrate (returning it to crystal) then put it into storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo re-activate, start from step 1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWashing\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimply hand wash in warm water with mild soap for no more than 2 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang to dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasionally beads of gel may appear, this is not a fault simply wipe away with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note: Gel crystals are non-sensitive to skin and mucous membranes, are not absorbed by skin and are non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"DE\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"White - 5 Cold Caps","offer_id":45282123448491,"sku":"CCKit-5-W","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/8796\/5867\/files\/white_cooling_cap.jpg?v=1751894043","url":"https:\/\/arcticheatusa.com\/products\/scalp-cooling-kit-cold-capping","provider":"ARCTIC HEAT USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}