TLDR Some vaccines might rarely cause hair loss, more research is needed.
The document from 1997 reviewed 60 cases of hair loss following routine vaccinations, reported since 1984, and found a potential, though very rare, association between immunizations and hair loss. The majority of cases involved hepatitis B vaccines and females, particularly healthcare workers. Clinical features varied widely, and 16 cases had positive rechallenge. The study concluded that further research is needed due to the possibility of biased case ascertainment. The Vaccine Safety Datalink was conducting further investigation. The document also noted that while hair loss post-vaccination is usually mild and self-limited, it can cause anxiety and incur medical costs, and the risk of recurrence should be weighed against the benefits of vaccination on an individual basis.
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March 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some drugs can cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs often leads to hair regrowth.
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April 1994 in “Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause hair loss or increase hair growth, but these effects are usually reversible when the drug is stopped.
August 2021 in “Pharmacy Today” The document's conclusion about hair loss cannot be determined.
June 2021 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document's conclusion cannot be summarized because it is not readable or understandable.
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November 2018 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Combining different treatments works best for female hair loss.
The article concludes that understanding the causes of hair loss and using continuous treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help manage it, despite potential side effects.
January 2015 in “Rawal Medical Journal” Telogen effluvium is the main cause of hair loss in women in Karak, followed by androgenetic alopecia.
August 2013 in “Pharmacy Today” Viviscal may modestly improve hair loss in women without adverse effects.
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Some medications can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to recovery within 3 months.
