Assessment and Treatment Outcomes of Persistent Radiation-Induced Alopecia in Cancer Patients

    August 2020 in “ JAMA dermatology ”
    Gregory S. Phillips, Morgan E. Freret, Danielle Novetsky Friedman … Mario E. Lacouture
    Studysummary In this study, researchers observed a dose-dependent occurrence of persistent radiation-induced alopecia in patients with primary CNS tumors or head and neck sarcomas, noting distinctive patterns and features, and suggesting potential benefits of topical minoxidil and procedural interventions for treatment.
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