Lichenoid Eruption and Alopecia Associated with Captopril Treatment

    Ronni Wolf, A. Tamir, A. Srebrnik, Sarah Brenner
    TLDR Stopping captopril resolved the skin and hair issues, suggesting it caused them.
    The document reported a case of lichenoid eruption and alopecia associated with the use of captopril, a medication commonly used to treat hypertension. The study highlighted the potential side effects of captopril, which included skin eruptions resembling lichen planus and hair loss. The authors suggested that these adverse reactions were likely due to the drug's interference with normal skin and hair follicle function. This case emphasized the importance of monitoring patients on captopril for dermatological side effects, as early detection and discontinuation of the drug could lead to the resolution of symptoms.
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