Effectiveness of Scalp-cooling Therapy for Preventing Chemotherapy-induced Alopecia in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Prospective Observational Study Focusing on Scalp, Eyebrow, and Eyelash Hair Loss
Scalp-cooling therapy is effective for preventing severe scalp hair loss and may offer partial protection against eyebrow and eyelash alopecia. These findings support its broader application in BC care to enhance patients' quality of life.
Authors
- Kei Ichiba
- Sayaka Obayashi
- Mayu Aoki
- Misato Ogino
- Hiroyuki Takei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8115-8875)
- KEIKO TANABE
- Takaaki Fujii
Institutions
- Gunma University (JP)
- Chiba Hokusou Hospital (JP)
- Gunma University Hospital (JP)
- Nippon Medical School (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- In Vivo
- Published
- 2025-10-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.21873/invivo.14158
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Hair Growth and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.84