Reduction of Radiation-Induced Hair Loss by Topical Application of Radioprotectors

The study investigated the effectiveness of topical radioprotectors in reducing radiation-induced hair loss. The researchers applied various radioprotective agents to the scalp of subjects prior to radiation exposure. The results indicated that certain topical applications were successful in mitigating hair loss caused by radiation. This suggested that radioprotectors could be a viable method for preserving hair in patients undergoing radiation therapy. However, the document did not specify the number of subjects involved in the study, which is crucial for assessing the strength of the findings.