9 citations
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October 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Temporary hair loss can occur after brain AVM treatment but usually regrows in 8 weeks.
September 2024 in “Acta Medica Philippina” This case report describes radiation-induced alopecia in a patient following a fluoroscopy-guided procedure, with complete hair regrowth after six months of topical minoxidil treatment.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” This case report describes a novel dermoscopic finding of blue-grey dots in a target pattern around yellow dots and follicles in radiation-induced alopecia following cerebral angiography with fluoroscopy.
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.
13 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” This study reported that alopecic lesions after radiation exposure during angioembolization share dermoscopic features with alopecia areata, highlighting the importance of accurate patient history to avoid misdiagnosis.