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Hi Bel I have just finished chemo I used the penguin cold cap system and I still have most of my hair. There are a couple of pink skin areas but the rest of my hair covers it. It is like the worst icecream headache for 3-5 min and the caps are changed every35 min. I warmed tissues and placed them on my forehead and temples. Had warmed blankets - very comforting - bless my nurses - I had shoulder length hair I did loose a lot the first two chemos I cut it shortish then the loss all but stopped. I think washing every morning and night with non chemical shampoo Gently no rubbing keeps the eliminated chemicals through scalp doing further damage I didn't the first two chemos and that's when I had most hair loss- can,t offer any science it's just what I think may have helped me. I also ground Kombu - seaweed-in a coffee grinder and took quarter teaspoon daily ( never heating as that destroys benefit) I believe it strengthens hair nails and provides a lot of protective benefits - always wore a hat throughout treatment. I drank 4 litres water at least for 8-10 days until all meds out of system I thought the gloves were more painful !I wish you well with your treatments stay strong and research - good luck