Document Type
Article
Abstract
The side effect of hair loss impacts many patients undergoing chemotherapy around the world. Alopecia can impact a person’s overall well-being and self-esteem. This thesis explores the use of scalp cooling in patients to reduce chemotherapy induced alopecia. Additionally, this thesis examines effectiveness, adverse effects, financial needs, treatment specifics, and age limits of these cooling treatments. The research consists of a literature review of qualitative and quantitative research databases to address unknown information. The scalp cooling treatments are seen to have a positive outcome on reducing hair loss due to chemotherapy with minimal side effects. This thesis also presents specific details about the treatments and important factors that affect the outcome for patients
Publication Date
Spring 5-1-2024
Recommended Citation
Schwenk, Aliyah, "The Use of Scalp Cooling for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia" (2024). University Honors College. 1.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/honorsp/1