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    GlossaryScalp Cooling (Cold Cap Therapy)

    reduces hair loss during chemotherapy by cooling the scalp

    Scalp Cooling, also known as Cold Cap Therapy or Scalp Hypothermia, is a technique used to reduce hair loss during chemotherapy. It involves wearing a specially designed cap filled with a cooling agent before, during, and after chemotherapy sessions. The cooling effect constricts blood vessels in the scalp, reducing the amount of chemotherapy drugs that reach hair follicles, thereby minimizing hair loss.

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      in Is this regrowth?  482 upvotes 1 year ago
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      The conversation discusses affordable low-level light therapy (LLLT) products for hair loss, with users debating the effectiveness of red LEDs versus lasers. The original poster is already using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and microneedling, and is seeking budget-friendly LLLT options to add to their regimen.

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      in Progress Pictures  252 upvotes 1 year ago
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