Scalp cooling to prevent hair loss in chemotherapy.
Hair loss is a potentially distressing side-effect of several cytotoxic drugs. Scalp cooling can help prevent hair loss, but is time-consuming and uncomfortable. Patients should be able to make informed choices about such treatment.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000505:Alopecia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy*; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017679:Cryotherapy / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012535:Scalp
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents