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GlossaryAlopecia Neoplastica

hair loss due to cancer metastasis to the scalp

Alopecia Neoplastica is a type of hair loss caused by the spread of cancer cells to the skin of the scalp. This condition occurs when a primary cancer, such as breast or lung cancer, metastasizes to the scalp, leading to localized hair loss and often presenting as a single or multiple bald patches.

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research Breast Cancer-Related Neoplastic Alopecia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

3 citations , January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders”

Hair loss due to scalp metastasis from breast cancer, known as Neoplastic Alopecia, has a better survival rate than other scalp metastases and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.

research Dermoscopy of neoplastic alopecia secondary to cutaneous metastasis from breast carcinoma

1 citations , June 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

Recognizing specific scalp patterns can help diagnose hair loss linked to breast cancer spread.

research Alopecia attributed to neoplastic ovarian tissue in two ferrets.

26 citations , April 2003 in “PubMed”

Hair loss in two ferrets was caused by ovarian tissue tumors, not adrenal issues.

research Rare Case of Alopecia: Alopecia Neoplastica

May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology”

A rare case of hair loss was linked to breast cancer spreading to the scalp, but treatment was effective.

research Desmoplastic melanoma presenting as primary alopecia neoplastica: a report of two cases

8 citations , June 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology”

Two women were diagnosed with a rare melanoma that looked like hair loss but was actually a type of skin cancer.

Alopecia Neoplastica Simulating Alopecia Areata and Predating the Detection of Primary Breast Carcinoma

research Alopecia neoplastica simulating alopecia areata and antedating the detection of primary breast carcinoma

30 citations , February 1994 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology”

A woman's hair loss was initially mistaken for a common hair loss condition but was later found to be caused by breast cancer cells in her scalp.

Alopecia Neoplastica Due to Gastric Adenocarcinoma Metastasis to the Scalp, Presenting as Alopecia: A Case Report and Literature Review

research Alopecia Neoplastica due to Gastric Adenocarcinoma Metastasis to the Scalp, Presenting as Alopecia: A Case Report and Literature Review

26 citations , January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology”

Hair loss can occur when stomach cancer spreads to the scalp.

research Cervical cancer metastasis to the scalp presenting as alopecia neoplastica

24 citations , February 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

A woman with cervical cancer had rare scalp metastasis causing a unique type of hair loss.

research Alopecia neoplastica caused by desmoplastic melanoma

24 citations , November 2003 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

A rare skin cancer caused hair loss and spread, needing multiple treatments.

research Alopecia Neoplastica: A Manifestation of Metastatic Breast Cancer

2 citations , October 2023 in “Skin Health and Disease”

Alopecia neoplastica is hair loss from breast cancer spreading to the scalp.

research Alopecia universalis in a dog with testicular neoplasia

1 citations , September 2016 in “Veterinary dermatology”

A combination of ciclosporin and ketoconazole can effectively treat severe hair loss in dogs.

research Review of Scalp Alopecia due to a Clinically Unapparent or Minimally Apparent Neoplasm (SACUMAN)

32 citations , January 2006 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”

SACUMAN, a rare condition causing hair loss without clear signs, is often misdiagnosed and needs scalp biopsies for accurate detection.

research The cat with alopecia

1 citations , January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Cats lose fur due to various reasons, including allergies, infections, genetics, hormones, diet, cancer, stress, and some conditions are treatable while others are not.

research Treatment of diseases associated with cicatricial alopecia

January 2022 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny”

The document concludes that there are various treatments for diseases linked to scarring hair loss, especially for primary scarring alopecia.

research Incidental Syringomas of the Scalp in a Patient with Scarring Alopecia

4 citations , July 2015 in “Case Reports in Dermatology”

A woman with unexplained hair loss was found to have harmless skin tumors and a scarring hair loss condition, but the tumors didn't cause the hair loss.

research Focal alopecia in the dog

August 2017 in “Companion animal”

Focal alopecia in dogs has many causes and requires various tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

research The investigation of feline alopecia

1 citations , January 2016 in “Companion animal”

Cats lose hair due to itching or health issues, needing various tests for diagnosis.

research Giant Morpheaform Basal Cell Carcinoma Mimicking Scarring Alopecia: Exception Prone to Neglect

June 2024 in “Dermatopathology”

A rare type of skin cancer on the scalp can be mistaken for hair loss, causing delayed diagnosis and severe damage.

research Alopecia in Association with Malignancy: A Review

26 citations , August 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.

research Non-Neoplastic Disorders of Hair

January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks”

The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.

research Gain‐of‐function variants in the ODC1 gene cause a syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder associated with macrocephaly, alopecia, dysmorphic features, and neuroimaging abnormalities

28 citations , November 2018 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A”

ODC1 gene mutations cause a neurodevelopmental disorder with large head size, hair loss, and facial abnormalities.

Non-Endocrine Alopecia in Dogs and Cats: Conditions, Treatments, and Prognoses

research Non‐endocrine alopecia

July 2019

The document concludes that non-endocrine alopecia in pets varies in treatment effectiveness and often has a poor prognosis, especially in cats.