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  April 2020   in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”    Immune checkpoint inhibitors can cause scalp inflammation and hair follicle issues.  
     
           August 2023   in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”    Longer immunotherapy treatment may improve outcomes for Merkel cell carcinoma patients.  
     
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  December 2016   in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”    Cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors may develop alopecia, but some hair regrowth is possible with treatment.  
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  October 2016   in “Journal of oncology pharmacy practice”    A cancer patient's hair became permanently curly after treatment with nivolumab.  
     
    Modern skin cancer treatments can cause skin side effects and hair loss, affecting patients' quality of life.