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    Glossary Alopecia Neoplastica

    hair loss due to cancer metastasis to the scalp

    Alopecia Neoplastica is a type of hair loss caused by the spread of cancer cells to the skin of the scalp. This condition occurs when a primary cancer, such as breast or lung cancer, metastasizes to the scalp, leading to localized hair loss and often presenting as a single or multiple bald patches.

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    1. Alopecia neoplastica simulating alopecia areata and antedating the detection of primary breast carcinoma Journal of Cutaneous Pathology · 1994 · 30 citations
    2. Alopecia Neoplastica due to Gastric Adenocarcinoma Metastasis to the Scalp, Presenting as Alopecia: A Case Report and Literature Review Annals of Dermatology · 2014 · 26 citations
    3. Cervical cancer metastasis to the scalp presenting as alopecia neoplastica International Journal of Dermatology · 2007 · 24 citations
    4. Alopecia neoplastica caused by desmoplastic melanoma Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2003 · 24 citations
    5. Alopecia Neoplastica: A Manifestation of Metastatic Breast Cancer Skin Health and Disease · 2023 · 2 citations
    6. Rare Case of Alopecia: Alopecia Neoplastica International Journal of Trichology · 2025
    7. Alopecia universalis in a dog with testicular neoplasia Veterinary dermatology · 2016 · 1 citations
    8. Desmoplastic melanoma presenting as primary alopecia neoplastica: a report of two cases Journal of Cutaneous Pathology · 2016 · 8 citations
    9. Alopecia attributed to neoplastic ovarian tissue in two ferrets. PubMed · 2003 · 26 citations
    10. Breast Cancer-Related Neoplastic Alopecia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Skin appendage disorders · 2021 · 3 citations
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    1. sharing my experience using Fin/Dut + minoxidil to treat alopecia. Reddit · 12 Sept 2026
    2. 6 months on 1mg fin daily. Improvement everywhere except for weird area where hair is parted from the crown down to the side of my head. Bad cowlick? Bed head? Possible shed? Some other alopecia? Reddit · 13 Aug 2026
    3. He is claiming, he can treat alopecia Reddit · 5 Jan 2026
    4. Severe Hair Loss Post-Surgery and Stress, Possible DUPA or Alopecia? Community · 21 Nov 2025
    5. I lost 80% of my Hair with Alopecia (My story) - Minoxidil, Olumiant, Derma Rolling, Diet Reddit · 24 Feb 2025
    6. Progression after 2 months - DX ALOPECIA Reddit · 9 Feb 2025
    7. Bruteforcing alopecia or the new advent of science progress Reddit · 22 Dec 2024
    8. Anyone have peptide usage experience and/or success? I’ve been doing some research on a few and I’m just curious. I’m a female with some alopecia. Reddit · 2 Sept 2024
    9. 11 years of alopecia and still good ( for the youngers) Reddit · 15 Jul 2024
    10. Melatonin options for Europe??? *Retrograde Alopecia* Reddit · 26 Apr 2024
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