Acitretin-Induced Repigmentation of Gray Hair: A Case Report

    April 2024 in “ Curēus ”
    Eunice Chow, Thomas G. Salopek
    Studysummary In this case study, a patient experienced darkening of hair color after taking acitretin, an oral retinoid known for potentially causing alopecia, marking a rare and undocumented phenomenon.
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    1. Reversing Gray Hair: Inspiring the Development of New Therapies Through Research on Hair Pigmentation and Repigmentation Progress International journal of biological sciences · 2023
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