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    Antibody-Drug Conjugate Induced Hair Loss Responds to Minoxidil: A Case Report

    Lily Kaufman, Brittany Dulmage, Margaret E. Gatti‐Mays
    Studysummary In this case study, a 64-year-old female with breast cancer undergoing ADC therapy experienced significant hair regrowth using oral minoxidil, suggesting its potential as a treatment for ADC-induced alopecia.
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