A Review on Drug-Induced Alopecia

    January 2022 in “ International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ”
    Lolla Siddhartha, G K Rajeshwari, K. Vaishnavi, G Sindhu
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    TLDR Certain medications can cause hair loss, which varies in severity and can be treated with specific drugs.
    The review discussed drug-induced alopecia, a common issue where hair loss was triggered by medications such as chemotherapeutic drugs, steroids, and contraceptive pills. The severity of hair loss depended on the medication dosage and could be partial or complete. Symptoms included hair thinning and increased hair shedding. Diagnosis methods included hair pull tests, scalp analysis, and scalp biopsy. Treatment options mentioned were Minoxidil (Rogaine) and Finasteride (Propecia).
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