2 citations
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January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” The drug Albendazole, used for treating parasites, can cause sudden hair loss.
2 citations
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July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Taking fluconazole for fungal infections might cause hair loss after about 3 months.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
39 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some patients with mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome experience hair loss, which may be similar to alopecia areata or linked to skin lesions, possibly due to abnormal T cells, and bexarotene can help treat it.
8 citations
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January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” A woman's total hair loss was linked to a Borrelia infection and was reversed with appropriate treatment.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Bali Medical Journal” A combination of cyclosporine and oral corticosteroid successfully regrew hair in a 19-year-old with alopecia universalis.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Spironolactone safely and effectively treats hair loss in female scarring alopecia patients.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” The document says a skin condition called alopecia areata causes hair loss and stress, and is treated with strong skin creams, injections, or other therapies, but treatment success varies.
1 citations
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December 1971 in “PubMed”
December 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry” Finasteride is not proven to cause depression or suicide, and careful patient monitoring is advised.
February 2012 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman got male pattern baldness from touching her husband's testosterone gel.
2 citations
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April 2017 in “Asian Journal of Psychiatry” Valproic acid can cause hair loss when taken orally but may promote hair growth when applied topically.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” 64 drugs can cause hair loss, needing better monitoring and updated labels.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Autoimmune myopathy may be linked to hair loss and skin depigmentation.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that finasteride is linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and a higher risk of completed suicide when used for hair loss.
January 2024 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is increasingly affecting men, causing hair loss around the hairline and possibly other areas.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” Some drugs used to treat immune conditions may cause different types of hair loss.
February 1980 in “PubMed” 4 citations
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March 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Hair regrowth improves quality of life and reduces anxiety and depression in severe alopecia areata patients.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Parry-Romberg syndrome developed new curly hair on one side of her scalp, a condition not previously linked to the syndrome.
22 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss is often linked to thyroid problems, especially in women and older people, and screening for thyroid issues is advised for those with hair loss.
6 citations
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November 1999 in “Psychiatric services” A woman lost all her hair after overdosing on divalproex, but it grew back while still on the medication.
January 2008 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Hormonal therapy like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help female hair loss, but more research is needed, especially for pre-menopausal women.
March 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Facial hair loss and psychosocial issues are crucial in deciding treatment for alopecia areata.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy can cause hair loss and unexpected hair color change, but treatment can restore hair growth and color.
7 citations
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December 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The report suggests that hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be caused by alopecia areata incognita, as shown by a patient's improvement with treatment.
2 citations
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March 2016 in “Düşünen Adam” Switching from escitalopram to duloxetine improved hair loss.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some patients who had a severe drug reaction developed long-term hair loss.
January 2014 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman experienced unusual hair loss and skin reactions after taking phenobarbital, but her hair grew back after treatment.
5 citations
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March 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Chemotherapy caused a woman's permanent hair loss and early menopause.