Alopecia Due to Psychotropic Medications

    May 1999 in “ Annals of pharmacotherapy/˜The œannals of pharmacotherapy ”
    Monica Gautam
    Studysummary This review describes psychotropic drug-related hair loss as a possible but uncommon side effect, with resolution typically achieved by discontinuing the medication, and emphasizes clinician-patient discussions for managing the condition.
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