Drug-Induced Alopecia

May 1999 in “ PubMed ”

Patricia M. L. A. van den Bemt, C. C. E. Brodie‐Meijer, R. M. A. Krijnen, C. Nieboer

drug-induced alopecia hair follicles anagen phase catagen phase telogen phase cytostatics anticoagulants interferons tretinoid derivatives lithium carbonate antimalarials beta-receptor blocking agents sex hormones ACE inhibitors angiotensin II antagonists hair loss hair growth cycle blood thinners retinoids beta-blockers hormones angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors

Studysummary This article reviews various drugs reported to cause alopecia, including cytostatics and anticoagulants, but does not present new research results; it suggests that drug-related hair loss can be difficult to prove.

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