Designed From Patient Experience
After years of helping patients with manual cold capping, Wishcaps recognized one of the biggest barriers: many systems were difficult to manage without assistance. We used that experience to develop our own cold caps with a simpler application process designed to give patients greater independence during treatment.
- No Paid Capper Required
- Help Welcome, Never Required
Manageable on your own
More than 95% of Wishcaps patients manage their treatments without a paid capper or dedicated assistant.
Prefer a helping hand?
You're always welcome to have a family member or friend assist you. The difference is that assistance is not required by the Wishcaps system.
How scalp cooling works
Cooling the scalp narrows blood vessels near the surface, which may reduce how much chemotherapy medication reaches hair follicles during treatment.
Simplified and not to scale.
Your treatment-day timeline
A simple, step-by-step routine you can follow on your own.
Preparation
Pack your kit with approximately 50–60 lbs. of dry ice, per your instructions.
Pre-cooling
Begin cooling shortly before infusion starts, per your confirmed protocol.
During infusion
Change your own caps on a timed rotation using your thermometer and timer.
Post-cooling
Continue cooling for the confirmed post-treatment window.
Packing up
Return caps for cleaning and prepare for your next round.
Begin cooling shortly before infusion starts, and continue through the recommended post-treatment window, following your provider's protocol.
Changing your caps
Wishcaps cold caps were designed to simplify the application process, so changing caps is something most patients do by themselves.
Who should ask their oncology team
Scalp cooling is not appropriate for every diagnosis or treatment plan. Talk with your oncology team about your specific regimen, any scalp-related conditions, and whether scalp cooling fits your care plan before you order.
What to expect
Some shedding is common even with scalp cooling, and results vary by chemotherapy regimen and individual factors. Results are not guaranteed.
Individual results vary. Hair retention can be affected by chemotherapy regimen, dosage, treatment schedule, individual response, and other factors.
Considering Scalp Cooling? We're Here to Help.
Whether you're preparing for your first chemotherapy treatment or simply researching your options, the Wishcaps team can help you understand the process and determine the next steps. With approximately 15 years of cold cap experience, we're here to make cold capping as simple and manageable as possible.