Localized comedo formation after cobalt irradiation

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981 · Int. J. Dermatol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-4362.1981.tb02027.x· OSTI ID:5463132

Myskowski, P L; Safai, B

Following Cobalt-60 irradiation for a left frontotemporal tumor, a 61-year-old woman developed comedones on the forehead. These changes responded to conventional acne therapy with retinoic acid. Multiple acneigenic factors were implicated in the pathogenesis of her lesions.

• Research Organization: Dermatology Service, Memorial Sloan-Ketterine Cancer Center, New York, New York
• OSTI ID: 5463132
• Journal Information: Int. J. Dermatol.; (United States), Vol. 20:8
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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