Efectos adversos dermatológicos con uso de litio

    December 2023 in “ Revista médica de Chile ”
    Patricia Rubí-González, Karla Muáoz-Guzmán, Mariela Gatica-Saavedra, Gonzalo Navarrete Ríos, Marcela Rocha González, Pablo Fabregas-Soto, Giuliana Maccarini-Llorens
    TLDR Lithium can cause skin issues like acne and hair loss.
    Lithium, a mood stabilizer for Bipolar Affective Disorder, is effective but can cause dermatological adverse effects, including psoriasis, alopecia, acne, follicular inflammation, and maculopapular eruptions. These effects, while not typically severe, can impact patient adherence to the medication.
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