Hair Loss Due to Methylphenidate Use: A Case Study

    January 2018 in “ Indian Journal of Psychiatry/Indian journal of psychiatry ”
    Öznur Bilaç, Özgür Kütük, Cemal Bilaç
    TLDR Methylphenidate can cause hair loss, which stops when the drug is discontinued.
    A 12-year-old boy diagnosed with ADHD experienced diffuse hair loss after starting methylphenidate treatment, which resolved upon discontinuation of the drug. His ADHD symptoms improved with atomoxetine without recurrence of hair loss. This case highlighted that methylphenidate can cause hair loss, an uncommon side effect, and emphasized the importance of considering drug-induced alopecia in clinical practice.
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