Drug-Induced Hair Loss: Analysis of the Food and Drug Administration’s Adverse Events Reporting System Database

    July 2024 in “ Skin Appendage Disorders ”
    Rachel C. Hill, S. Zeldin, Shari R. Lipner
    Studysummary This study analyzed adverse event reports from the FDA database and found that drugs such as immunomodulatory agents, monoclonal antibodies, minoxidil, contraceptives, and anti-TNF drugs are frequently associated with hair loss, suggesting guidance for dermatologists in identifying common medications linked to alopecia.
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