'Cold-capping': Survivor spreads word about technology helping cancer patients keep hair

by Ashlie Rodriguez

Wed, September 8th 2021, 9:20 AM UTC

Cold capping freezes the hair follicles during chemotherapy, allowing patients to keep their hair.{ } (Photo courtesy of Liz Lord/Cold Capital Fund){ }

Cold capping can be expensive, costing as much as $2,500 and is not covered by insurance, which is why the Cold Capital Fund raises money for patients in need.{ }{ } (Photo courtesy of Liz Lord/Cold Capital Fund) {p}{/p}

{p}Cold capping involves a cap that hovers around 30-40 degrees Celsius, freezing the hair follicles.{ } (Photo courtesy of Liz Lord/Cold Capital Fund){/p}

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Cold capping freezes the hair follicles during chemotherapy, allowing patients to keep their hair. (Photo courtesy of Liz Lord/Cold Capital Fund)

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