Drug Induced Alopecia
January 1981
TLDR Some drugs can cause hair loss by affecting hair growth cycles.
The document discussed drug-induced alopecia, highlighting that complete hair loss is an extreme condition resulting from significant impairment of hair growth. It noted that most cases of alopecia involve less noticeable impairments that require specific techniques to detect. The study identified that drugs could affect hair growth through changes in the normal hair cycle, disruption of the mitotic cycle, alterations in hair size, and variations in the rate of hair fiber production. The research emphasized the importance of examining hair for specific indicators to understand the impact of drugs on hair growth.
