TLDR Hair loss can occur when stomach cancer spreads to the scalp.
Alopecia neoplastica is a rare form of hair loss caused by the metastasis of visceral malignancies, such as gastric adenocarcinoma, to the scalp. This case report detailed a 33-year-old woman who developed alopecia neoplastica while undergoing chemotherapy for gastric adenocarcinoma. The condition was characterized by metastatic adenocarcinoma cells found in the scalp biopsy, which were confirmed to originate from the primary gastric tumor through immunohistochemical analysis. The study highlighted the role of tumor invasion in causing hair follicle atrophy, contributing to the development of alopecia neoplastica, and provided insights into its pathogenesis.
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January 2006 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” SACUMAN, a rare condition causing hair loss without clear signs, is often misdiagnosed and needs scalp biopsies for accurate detection.
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August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Tofacitinib and oral minoxidil may help treat Sisaipho alopecia areata.
April 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Trimax-360 Serum, when used for 98 days, safely and effectively improves hair growth, thickness, and density without any side effects.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology” Temporal hair loss relates to overall scalp hair loss in women.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Women with scarring alopecia are less likely to have used hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives compared to those with female pattern hair loss.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Break dancing on the head may cause a type of scarring hair loss that needs early treatment to prevent permanent damage.
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December 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” South Korean women with hair loss have lower hair density and thickness compared to healthy women.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth but exact mechanism is unknown.
