Severe Unilateral Alopecia in a Long-Term Surviving Male Adolescent Glioblastoma Multiforme Patient

June 2025 in “ Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”

Ling Xiong, Lin Mao, Yuesi Qin, Xia Xiong, Yongqiong Deng

unilateral alopecia radiation-induced alopecia glioblastoma multiforme radiation therapy

TLDR There's an urgent need for better treatments for hair loss caused by radiation therapy.

The document discusses a case of severe unilateral alopecia in a male adolescent who is a long-term survivor of glioblastoma multiforme. The condition, referred to as radiation-induced alopecia (RIA), highlights the challenges in understanding and managing hair loss resulting from radiation therapy. The paper emphasizes the urgent need for research into new therapeutic strategies to prevent and treat RIA, as current knowledge and treatment options are limited.

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