February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” 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.
July 2026 in “Open Science Framework” 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.
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October 2004 in “International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics” In this study, the researchers established a dose–response relationship between the hair follicle dose during cranial irradiation and the development of permanent alopecia, with other factors showing limited correlation.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” 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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August 2020 in “JAMA dermatology” In this study, researchers observed a dose-dependent occurrence of persistent radiation-induced alopecia in patients with primary CNS tumors or head and neck sarcomas, noting distinctive patterns and features, and suggesting potential benefits of topical minoxidil and procedural interventions for treatment.
