Erythema Annulare Centrifugum Secondary to Treatment with Finasteride

    April 2007 in “ PubMed
    Anwar Al Hammadi, Yuka Asai, Minda L. Patt, Denis Sasseville
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    Studysummary This case report describes a novel occurrence of erythema annulare centrifugum associated with finasteride use for androgenetic alopecia, which resolved upon discontinuation and recurred with reintroduction.
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    In 2007, a unique case of erythema annulare centrifugum, a type of skin eruption, was reported following the use of finasteride for androgenetic alopecia. The skin condition resolved once the medication was stopped and reappeared when the drug was reintroduced. This case suggested a potential hypersensitivity to finasteride, indicating a need for further study.
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