Propranolol and alopecia.
A case is presented herein of alopecia developing in a patient receiving propranolol. The literature is reviewed and this case compared to the first one reported. The two cases have similarities, and most importantly, both showed an effluvium of the telogen type. This may be important as a diagnostic aid, if substantiated in further cases. In a survey of several major textbooks this side effect of propranolol is not noted and it is hoped that this article will make practitioners aware of the possible complication.
D000505:Alopecia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006197:Hair; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011433:Propranolol / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D011433:Propranolol