Drug-Induced Hair Pigmentation: Clinical Perspectives and Updates

    November 2024 in “ JAAD reviews. ”
    Sofia M. Perez, Sarah AlSalman, Luis Carlos Elejalde de Campos, Antonella Tosti
    Studysummary This review reported that certain systemic drugs, including antiepileptics and anticancer drugs, can lead to changes in hair pigmentation, such as hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation, with varied prevalence and clinical characteristics.
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