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Immunotherapy-Induced Scarring Alopecia: A Case Series
Dorsaf Elinkichari1, Karama Sboui1, Marie Donzel2
1Department of Dermatology, Lyon Sud Hospital Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France.
Skin Appendage Disorders
|May 11, 2026
Summary
Scarring alopecia is a rare side effect of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in metastatic melanoma patients, affecting 1.33%. This condition did not halt cancer treatment and was associated with favorable outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Immunology
Background:
- Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have transformed advanced cancer treatment.
- Immune-induced alopecia is a known side effect, with scarring alopecia being rare.
- This study focuses on scarring alopecia in metastatic melanoma patients treated with ICIs.
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