Radium Poisoning

This review identifies higher radiation doses and larger scalp exposure as major factors in radiation-induced alopecia, highlights prevention techniques like IMRT and proton therapy, and discusses management options such as minoxidil and hair transplantation, but notes limited evidence for these treatments.

This article discusses the clinical spectrum and pathobiology of radiotherapy-induced alopecia and reports no new research findings, highlighting potential pathways for future targeted RIA management.

This study found that concurrent chemotherapy with radiotherapy may increase the risk of grade 2 persistent radiation-induced alopecia, while topical minoxidil showed potential benefits, though more research is needed on its efficacy.

This case report highlights the occurrence of radiation-induced alopecia in a patient undergoing radiotherapy for oropharyngeal carcinoma, emphasizing awareness of this potential side effect.

This case report describes a 7-year-old girl who developed radiation-induced alopecia after a neurointerventional procedure, with dermoscopy revealing specific hair and scalp patterns that helped diagnose this rare complication. The findings highlight the importance of dermoscopy in distinguishing RIA from other alopecic disorders in children.