Scalp Cooling

Western Sydney Private Oncology & Infusion Centre has Scalp Cooling available for patients.

Scalp Cooling is a simple treatment that can prevent hair loss caused by certain chemotherapy drugs. It is proven to be an effective way of combating chemotherapy-induced hair loss.

For more information go to www.paxmanscalpcooling.com

How does Scalp Cooling work?

The damage that chemotherapy causes to the hair follicle can be alleviated by using scalp cooling, also known as the ‘cold cap’. It works by reducing the temperature of the scalp by a few degrees immediately before, during and after the administration of chemotherapy. This in turn reduces the blood flow to hair follicles which may prevent or minimise the hair loss.