The
following is very good advice regarding chemo caps:
I'm a retired doc, and I've had lupus for 16 years. I've knitted a lot of chemo caps.
Some of the issues that have come up: Fatigue can be a crucial issue, both from the disease and from treatments like chemo--ease
of washing sometimes trumps yarn integrity. Cotton stays on a bald head better than more slippery fibers, including some wool.
The scalp extends to just above the ears and the top of the neck; many women feel exposed and would like caps that cover those
areas well. Hypersensitivity from chemotherapy drugs
can make it difficult to be comfortable, so pay special attention
to not having seaming ridges and other pressure points. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy make patients much more susceptible
to infection, including skin infections; the antimicrobial effects of bamboo may have practical application here. Hair loss
may be spotty, so most women appreciate tightly knit hats that little wisps can't poke through. As for sizing, the circumference
of the head is smaller without hair. Sorry if I got carried away. This is near and dear for me.
Essie
