A Rare Type of Radiation-Induced Alopecia: Proton-Induced Alopecia

    January 2023 in “ Skin appendage disorders ”
    Davide Fattore, Vincenzo Picone, Maria Vastarella … Maria Teresa Cantelli
    Studysummary This case report describes a patient who experienced proton-induced alopecia after proton therapy for a frontal meningioma, which was effectively treated with topical minoxidil, resulting in full hair regrowth after 4 months.
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