Radiation- and Chemotherapy-Induced Permanent Alopecia: Case Series

    January 2013 in “ Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery ”
    Mansoor A. Haider, Issam Hamadah, Abdulmonem Almutawa
    Studysummary This study describes permanent scalp alopecia in patients receiving chemotherapy, radiation, or both, and highlights the need for further research to identify causative factors and mitigation strategies.
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