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Yes, many people have used cold caps during chemotherapy to help minimize hair loss. Here are some insights from MyBCTeam members:

- Effectiveness: Cold caps can significantly reduce hair loss, with effectiveness ranging from 27% to 90%. Overall, they have a 61% effectiveness rate
- Experiences:
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Yes, many people have used cold caps during chemotherapy to help minimize hair loss. Here are some insights from MyBCTeam members:

- Effectiveness: Cold caps can significantly reduce hair loss, with effectiveness ranging from 27% to 90%. Overall, they have a 61% effectiveness rate.
- Experiences:
- Some members reported only minor thinning: “They worked for me! Some thinning, but you couldn’t tell.”
- Others experienced more significant hair loss but still found it worthwhile: “I still lost two-thirds of my very thick hair but no bald clumps, so I looked quite normal.”
- Comfort: Experiences vary. Some find the initial cold painful, but it becomes manageable: “It’s only painful for a minute or two until the follicles freeze.” Others found it challenging: “The nine hours of cold caps worn on my head was brutal!!”
- Effort: Using manual cold caps can be labor-intensive, requiring frequent changes and preparation with dry ice.

It's best to discuss with your healthcare team to see if cold caps are suitable for your specific chemotherapy regimen.

 This AI-generated response comes from MyBCTeam and other selected sources. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

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