Its warming up in Adelaide. My scarfe and Hot flushes are making me warm. I can't wait to get them off when I get home from anywhere. Any suggestions?My sister said can't you take it off if you are not embarrased when you are out and I said im not embarrassed but its a state of undress like taking your undies off when you are wearing a skirt midway when you are out. She gave me a link to something called a coolcap. Ive bought 1 to try out.

I found cotton bandanas the coolest for my head and when my hair grew half an inch, I rolled the bandana into a headband and tied it at the back.

Hi, I am currently having radium but prior to that chemo so my hair atm is less that 1cm. I walk daily for 45 mins min. I have a cotton hat I can wash and I have a couple of straw hats I wear as well but put a little bamboo cap under them . Boy my head sweats under all of them. Not much can be done in humid Brisbane. I take my head gear off when I can and after my walks I just give my head a rinse with water.

Here is the link to the cool skull cap. No idea if it works but going to have a tryhttps://www.coolcoats.com.au/products/cooling-skull-cap

The lady at the wig shop suggested wetting the little cap I wore under my wig - it wasn’t the stocking type one, more a cotton cap. She said to put it in the freezer for a little while and then wear it to help with keeping my head cool.

Just make sure that you do wear something, not so much about embarrassment, but you definitely don't want a sunburnt scalp. I've never been much of a hat wearer but these days I wear a baseball cap out on the water (hair has grown back but the Letrozole has thinned it).

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18 Replies

Jen2019
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5 years ago
MicheleR, Thanks for the update. I am going to get one before the heatwaves visits.
Jen2019
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5 years ago
FLClover
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5 years ago
That’s awesome @MicheleR! I‘m glad it’s working for you and brings relief 👌🏻. It looks good too. Your face looks like it has cleared up. Skin is looking smooth 😊
MicheleR
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5 years ago
ooh. I like it. It is cooling for the scalp. Has a legionaire thing at the back to protect neck. It feels a little big on but that gives the illusion of height.
MicheleR
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5 years ago
Trying it out tomorrow under a sunhat at a bbq. Hasnt been warm here yet.
Jen2019
Member
5 years ago
Hi MicheleR,

How did you go with the cooling skull cap? I am planning to get one as my hot flushes is so terrible. Thanks for sharing the link.
MicheleR
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5 years ago
Actually i received one but then forgot. Will wait for a warm day and report back.
auntyjac
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5 years ago
Im wondering about those cooling caps now too! I've started getting hot flushes and theyre horrid!
Jen2019
Member
5 years ago
Hi MicheleR,

How did you go with the cooling skull cap? I am planning to get one as my hot flushes are so terrible. Thanks for sharing the link.
Sister
Member
5 years ago
Just make sure that you do wear something, not so much about embarrassment, but you definitely don't want a sunburnt scalp. I've never been much of a hat wearer but these days I wear a baseball cap out on the water (hair has grown back but the Letrozole has thinned it).