DigniCap Hair Preservation

Many patients facing chemotherapy treatments are daunted by the thought of losing their hair. Hair-loss (alopecia), especially for women, can significantly impact a patient’s self-esteem during an already overwhelming time. Fortunately, there are advanced technologies which offer solutions to chemotherapy-induced alopecia.

The DigniCap® Scalp Cooling System is an FDA-cleared device clinically proven to reduce hair loss from chemotherapy in patients with solid tumors. Patients receive treatments through a scalp-cooling cap. Temperature-controlled coolant circulates through the cap in order to decrease blood flow to the scalp. The cooling process limits the amount of chemotherapy absorbed by hair follicles resulting in significantly reduced hair loss.

Carolina Oncology Specialists (COS) is the first oncology practice in the Charlotte area to utilize the DigniCap® Scalp Cooling System. The DigniCap® system offers COS patients the potential to reduce hair loss during chemotherapy. It is our hope that patients can use the system to help maintain their dignity and self-esteem during treatment. Please note that this service is not currently available at our Hickory location.