Background: Chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) is probably one of the most shocking aspects for oncological patients and underestimated by physicians. Among hair loss risk factors, there are treatment-related aspects such as drug dose, admin- istration regimen, and exposure to X-rays, but also patient-related characteristics. To the best of our knowledge, no guidelines are available about CIA management. Aims and methods: With this study, based on literature background and our clinical experience, we would like to propose a list of actions in order to estimate the risk of hair loss before starting chemotherapy and to manage this condition before, dur- ing, and after drug administration and to create a sort of practical guide for derma- tologists and oncologists. Results and conclusion: There is an urgent need for prospective studies to clarify the mechanistic basis of alopecia associated with these drugs and consequently to design evidence-based management strategies.

Chemotherapy-induced alopecia management: Clinical experience and practical advice / Rossi, Alfredo; Fortuna, MARIA CATERINA; Caro, Gemma; Pranteda, Giulia; Garelli, Valentina; Pompili, Umberto; Carlesimo, Marta. - In: JOURNAL OF COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY. - ISSN 1473-2130. - (2017). [10.1111/jocd.12308]

Chemotherapy-induced alopecia management: Clinical experience and practical advice

ROSSI, Alfredo;FORTUNA, MARIA CATERINA;CARO, GEMMA;PRANTEDA, GIULIA;GARELLI, VALENTINA;CARLESIMO, Marta
2017

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Background: Chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) is probably one of the most shocking aspects for oncological patients and underestimated by physicians. Among hair loss risk factors, there are treatment-related aspects such as drug dose, admin- istration regimen, and exposure to X-rays, but also patient-related characteristics. To the best of our knowledge, no guidelines are available about CIA management. Aims and methods: With this study, based on literature background and our clinical experience, we would like to propose a list of actions in order to estimate the risk of hair loss before starting chemotherapy and to manage this condition before, dur- ing, and after drug administration and to create a sort of practical guide for derma- tologists and oncologists. Results and conclusion: There is an urgent need for prospective studies to clarify the mechanistic basis of alopecia associated with these drugs and consequently to design evidence-based management strategies.
2017
Chemotherapeutic drugs; Hair loss; Skin reactions; 2708
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Chemotherapy-induced alopecia management: Clinical experience and practical advice / Rossi, Alfredo; Fortuna, MARIA CATERINA; Caro, Gemma; Pranteda, Giulia; Garelli, Valentina; Pompili, Umberto; Carlesimo, Marta. - In: JOURNAL OF COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY. - ISSN 1473-2130. - (2017). [10.1111/jocd.12308]
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