Cancer Treatments and Alopecia: A Systematic Review

    January 2021 in “ Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Internal Medicine ”
    Bilgin Demir, Sabri Barutça
    Studysummary This study outlines the temporary or sometimes permanent hair loss caused by cancer treatments, noting it often starts 2-3 weeks after chemotherapy and highlights the need for more research into prevention and treatment strategies for therapy-related alopecia.
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