Hypothermia cap
Hypothermia cap
Hypothermia cap (pronunciation: /ˌhaɪpoʊˈθɜːrmiə kæp/) is a medical device used to cool the scalp during chemotherapy in order to prevent or reduce hair loss, a common side effect of many chemotherapy drugs.
Etymology
The term "hypothermia cap" is derived from the Greek words "hypo" meaning under, and "thermia" meaning heat, referring to the cooling effect of the cap. The word "cap" is of Old English origin, referring to a protective covering for the head.
Usage
The hypothermia cap is worn before, during, and after the administration of chemotherapy. The cap works by reducing the temperature of the scalp, which in turn reduces the blood flow to hair follicles, thereby minimizing the amount of chemotherapy drugs reaching the hair follicles.
Related Terms
- Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells.
- Alopecia: The medical term for hair loss.
- Scalp cooling: A procedure used to prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hypothermia cap
- Wikipedia's article - Hypothermia cap
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