Hair Loss Due to Aripiprazole Use: A Case Report

The document reports a case of hair loss attributed to the use of aripiprazole, an atypical antipsychotic drug with antidepressant effects that acts on dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptors. Aripiprazole is prescribed for various psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorders. The hair loss observed in the patient was a diffuse, non-scarring type and was reversible upon cessation of the medication. The case suggests that hair loss might be a class effect of psychotropic medications, although further research is necessary to understand the precise mechanisms behind hair loss induced by these drugs.