How I Treat Alopecia in Patients with Cancer

April 2024 in “ Academic dermatology ”

Jordyn Puccio, Lucy Rose, Stephanie Adame, Brittany Dulmage

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TLDR Dermatologists should carefully manage hair loss in cancer patients to improve their quality of life.

This article provides guidance for dermatologists on managing hair loss in cancer patients, emphasizing the importance of considering past and current cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. It highlights the use of trichoscopic examinations for accurate diagnosis and discusses treatment options that do not elevate the risk of cancer recurrence. The article underscores the role of dermatologists in supporting patients through the dermatologic side effects of novel anti-cancer therapies, aiming to improve the quality of life for cancer survivors.

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