Alopecia in Patients With Autoimmune Hepatitis Treated by Tacrolimus Therapy

May 2024 in “ The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology ”

Osman Yüksekyayla, Ersin Batıbay, Staffan Wåhlin, Cumali Efe

alopecia tacrolimus autoimmune hepatitis immunosuppressive medication

TLDR Tacrolimus treatment for autoimmune hepatitis can cause hair loss.

The article discusses the occurrence of alopecia in patients with autoimmune hepatitis who are undergoing treatment with tacrolimus therapy. It highlights that while tacrolimus is an effective immunosuppressive medication used to manage autoimmune hepatitis, it may have side effects, including hair loss. The authors emphasize the importance of monitoring patients for this potential adverse effect and suggest that further research is needed to understand the mechanisms behind tacrolimus-induced alopecia and to develop strategies to mitigate this side effect.

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