Radiation-Induced Alopecia Treated with Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection

    October 2014 in “ Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open ”
    Moo Yeol Hyun, Beom Joon Kim, Chang-Jin Lee, Jae Wook Kim
    Studysummary In this case study, Botulinum toxin type A injections were associated with improved hair growth and scalp condition in a patient with radiation-induced alopecia, though the mechanisms remain speculative.
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