AI Article Synopsis
- Cranial irradiation is frequently used to treat childhood leukemia, but it can lead to harmful skin effects, including a rare condition called temporary or permanent hair loss due to scalp fibrosis.
- The report focuses on a case involving a Saudi boy with acute T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia who developed radiation-induced cicatricial alopecia.
- Efforts to treat the condition with minoxidil solution were attempted but did not produce positive results.
Article Abstract
Background: Cranial irradiation is commonly used in childhood leukemia, with many potential cutaneous adverse effects. Radiation-induced permanent alopecia owing to scalp fibrosis is a rare but disturbing side effect.
Objective And Conclusion: Here we report a Saudi boy with acute T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia who developed radiation-induced cicatricial alopecia. Topical treatment using minoxidil solution was tried but was ineffective.
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