Radiation-Induced Alopecia after Endovascular Embolization under Fluoroscopy
Vipawee Ounsakul1, Wimolsiri Iamsumang1, Poonkiat Suchonwanit1
1Division of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine
|January 12, 2017
Summary
Radiation-induced alopecia, hair loss from medical imaging, is increasing. A case study highlights a unique scalp dermoscopy finding: blue-grey dots in a target pattern within the affected area.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Radiology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Radiation-induced alopecia is an emerging concern, particularly following fluoroscopically guided procedures.
- This condition typically presents as nonscarring hair loss with geometric patterns corresponding to radiation exposure areas.
- The increasing utilization of endovascular procedures contributes to the rising incidence of radiation-induced alopecia.
