Combined Corticosteroid and Minoxidil Therapy for Early Recovery in Radiation-Induced Alopecia: A Case Report
June 2025
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Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
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Studysummary In this case report, a 42-year-old man with radiation-induced alopecia following endovascular embolization for a cerebral arteriovenous fistula experienced complete hair regrowth after three months of treatment with intramuscular corticosteroids and topical 5% minoxidil, suggesting a novel therapeutic approach for faster recovery.
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This case report describes a 42-year-old man who developed radiation-induced alopecia after undergoing endovascular embolization for a cerebral arteriovenous fistula. The patient experienced a significant patch of hair loss on his scalp, which was treated with a combination of intramuscular corticosteroid injections and topical 5% minoxidil. This treatment led to complete hair regrowth within one month, faster than typical recovery times for radiation-induced alopecia. The report highlights this as the first successful use of combined corticosteroid and minoxidil therapy for this condition, suggesting it as a potential alternative treatment strategy for similar cases.
