Real-World Pharmacovigilance Insights Into Drug-Induced Risk of Alopecia

    November 2025 in “ Frontiers in Pharmacology ”
    Huixiang Li, Haijian Wei, Qiaoqiao Shentu … Jiaojiao Chen
    Studysummary This pharmacovigilance study identified 64 drugs linked to hair loss, revealing specific demographic trends and timing patterns, and emphasized the importance of gender-specific monitoring and label updates to better convey real-world risks.
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