Oral Minoxidil for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia

January 2022 in “ Skin appendage disorders ”

Gabriella Fabbrocini, Maria Vastarella, Davide Fattore, Angela Patrì, Gabriella Fabbrocini, Mariateresa Cantelli

oral minoxidil chemotherapy-induced alopecia CIA Rogaine

TLDR Oral minoxidil may effectively treat hair loss from chemotherapy.

This document discusses a case of a 64-year-old patient with chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA), a condition affecting approximately 65% of patients undergoing chemotherapy. The patient was treated with oral minoxidil and experienced good results. The case suggests that oral minoxidil could be a promising new therapy for CIA, a condition that is typically very challenging to manage.

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