Drug-induced hair colour changes.
Drug-induced hair colour changes are not a common adverse effect from medications. A wide variety of drugs have been implicated in causing hair colour changes but very few have data to support a true relationship. Of the drugs reported, chloroquine and cancer chemotherapeutic agents have the best evidence to support an association. Other drugs, such as p-aminobenzoic acid, calcium pantothenate, anthralin, chinoform, mephenesin, minoxidil, propofol, valproic acid, and verapamil await confirmatory data. Drug-induced causes should be considered in any patient with unexplained hair colour changes.
Bublin
J G
JG
College of Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City 73117.
Thompson
D F
DF
D010129:4-Aminobenzoic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002738:Chloroquine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005138:Eyebrows / Q000187:drug effects; D005140:Eyelashes / Q000187:drug effects; D006200:Hair Color / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D012535:Scalp / Q000187:drug effects; D013997:Time Factors
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D002738:Chloroquine; D010129:4-Aminobenzoic Acid