July 2026 in “Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology” This study reviewed evidence on cutaneous reactions and associated radiation doses from cranial or spinal neurointerventional procedures, finding that alopecia/epilation was most common and onset doses often aligned with known thresholds, highlighting the need for standardized dose reporting and follow-up.
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.
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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.
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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.
November 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This case report describes the first recorded instance of posterior cerebral artery dissection in a patient with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus, which uniquely progressed from cerebral infarction to subarachnoid hemorrhage.