Alopecia Associated With Ritonavir-Boosted Atazanavir Therapy

    June 2007 in “ AIDS ”
    Harrys A. Torres, Ben J. Barnett, Roberto C. Arduino
    Studysummary This report describes the first case of hair loss in a patient on ritonavir-boosted atazanavir therapy for HIV, with hair regrowth following a switch to a non-protease inhibitor regimen.
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    The document discussed a case of alopecia associated with ritonavir-boosted atazanavir therapy. It was authored by departments from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School. The correspondence highlighted the potential side effect of hair loss in patients undergoing this specific HIV/AIDS treatment regimen. The document was received on February 9, 2007, and accepted on March 5, 2007.
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