Widespread Dystrophic-Anagen Alopecia and Drug Eruption Due to Usage of PEG-IFN Alpha-2a/Ribavirin Combination Therapy

January 2014 in “ Hair therapy & transplantation ”

Kamuran Türker, Ta B, AltnayS, Ta E

dystrophic-anagen alopecia drug eruption PEG-IFN α-2a ribavirin interferon alpha-2a PEGylated interferon

TLDR The combination therapy of PEG-IFN α-2a and Ribavirin can cause widespread hair loss and skin reactions.

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