Efficacy of Penguin Cap as Scalp Cooling System for Prevention of Alopecia in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

The study evaluated the efficacy of the penguin cap, a scalp cooling system, in preventing chemotherapy-induced alopecia among 63 cancer patients. Results showed that the cooling system significantly reduced hair loss, with 77.4% of the study group experiencing only mild alopecia by the second chemotherapy cycle, compared to 38.7% in the control group. By the sixth cycle, 50% of the study group had mild alopecia versus 25% in the control group. The penguin cap was concluded to be effective in reducing alopecia, though individual factors like liver function and specific drug regimens influenced its success.