Alleviation of alopecia after switching from escitalopram to duloxetine: a case report

This case report described a patient who experienced alopecia as a side effect of taking escitalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Upon switching the medication to duloxetine, another type of antidepressant, the patient's alopecia was alleviated. The report highlighted that various psychotropic drugs, including SSRIs, have been associated with dermatological side effects such as hair loss. The authors also reviewed existing literature on antidepressant-related alopecia to provide context for this case.