Cyclosporine A-Induced Hair Repigmentation in a Patient with Dermatitis: A Case Report

November 2021 in “ Oman Medical Journal ”

Raqiya Al Rajaibi, Balaqis Al Saadi

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TLDR Cyclosporine A treatment caused rare hair repigmentation in a 65-year-old man.

The document described a case report of a patient with dermatitis who experienced hair repigmentation as a side effect of Cyclosporine A treatment. Cyclosporine A, an immunosuppressant drug, was administered to manage the patient's dermatitis symptoms. Unexpectedly, the patient observed a change in hair color, indicating that Cyclosporine A might have potential effects on hair pigmentation. This case highlighted the need for further research to understand the mechanisms behind drug-induced hair repigmentation and its implications for treating conditions related to hair pigmentation.

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