Drug-Induced Telogen Effluvium in a Pediatric Patient Due to Transcription Error

    August 2015 in “ PubMed ”
    Stephanie Feldstein, Smita Awasthi, Andrew C. Krakowski
    Image of study
    TLDR A girl lost her hair due to being given the wrong medication because of a pharmacy's computer error.
    In 2015, a case was reported of a 15-year-old Burmese girl who experienced sudden hair loss, or telogen effluvium, due to a transcription error at the pharmacy. The girl, who was being treated for enthesitis-related arthritis, was mistakenly given methazolamide instead of the prescribed methotrexate due to an auto-complete error in the pharmacy's computer system. The error was discovered when the patient's hair loss was investigated, and it was found that she had been taking the wrong medication. After the error was corrected and the patient was given the correct medication, her hair loss resolved and she showed significant hair regrowth. The case highlighted the potential for new types of errors introduced by computerized medical management systems, and the importance of double-checking prescriptions, especially for patients who do not speak English and may not be able to read their prescription bottles.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    1 / 1 results

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 784 results

    Similar Research

    5 / 1000+ results
      Methazolamide

      research Methazolamide

      January 2016 in “Reactions Weekly”
      A girl's hair loss from a pharmacy error improved after getting the right medicine.
      The Use of Minoxidil in Diseases Associated with Hair Loss

      research The Use of Minoxidil in Diseases Associated with Hair Loss

      January 2022 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny”
      Minoxidil, a medicine initially for high blood pressure, can stimulate hair growth and is promising for treating hair loss, but it may cause side effects like itching and dizziness.
      Hair Loss in Infancy and Childhood

      research Hair Loss in Infancy and Childhood

      1 citations , January 2019 in “Paediatrics and Child Health”
      The document concludes that understanding hair biology and recognizing hair conditions are crucial for managing and treating hair loss in children.
      Common Causes of Pediatric Alopecia

      research Common Causes of Pediatric Alopecia

      4 citations , October 2018
      Hair loss in children is often caused by scalp infections, immune disorders, hair pulling, stress, and requires careful treatment due to emotional effects.