Abstract:e13083 Background: The synergistic effects of novel combined cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 inhibitors (CDK4/6i) and endocrine therapy has increased their utilization for treatment of metastatic breast cancer. When compared to endocrine monotherapy, CDK4/6i may increase the risk of alopecia by nearly two-fold (Eiger D, et al. PMID: 32167397; Chan D, et al. J Clin Oncol.). The prevalence of this adverse effect underscores the importance of characterizing CDK4/6i-induced alopecia (CDKIA) and investigating ther… Show more
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