Efalizumab-Induced Hypertrichosis

March 2008 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”

Εfstathios Rallis, P. Tapinis, Constantinos Verros

TLDR Efalizumab can cause unexpected excessive hair growth.

The article discussed a case of hypertrichosis induced by Efalizumab, a medication used for treating psoriasis. The authors reported that a patient developed excessive hair growth after starting Efalizumab treatment. This side effect was notable because hypertrichosis is an uncommon reaction to this drug. The case highlighted the need for clinicians to be aware of potential unexpected side effects when prescribing Efalizumab.

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