Follicle fiasco – Unraveling the cause of sudden hair loss!
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: ABSTRACT: Sudden excessive hair loss poses a diagnostic challenge when encountered in an otherwise healthy individual. We present a case study of a middle-aged female who presented with unexplained and sudden hair loss. After initial consideration of common causes of sudden hair loss, a dispensing error involving azathioprine was identified as the underlying cause. This case underscores the need for further research to elucidate the specific pathways through which azathioprine induces selective damage to the dermal papillae of the hair follicle. This case also emphasizes the importance of meticulous medication management and pharmacovigilance in clinical practice.
Source: Indian Journal of Pharmacology
Authors: Sanyam Mehta, Kailash Bhatia, Chaitanya Namdeo, Lavin Bhatia
Institution: Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Topic: Hair Growth and Disorders
Subfield: Urology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4416133069