title: Psychotropic medication and drug-related alopecia.
abstract: The literature on alopecia as a side effect of psychotropic medications is reviewed. Drug-induced alopecia usually presents as a diffuse, nonscarring alopecia that is reversible upon withdrawal of the drug. Certain psychotropic drugs--such as the beta-blockers, lithium, and anticonvulsants--are most likely to induce a drug-related alopecia. The evaluation and management of psychiatric patients with drug-induced alopecia are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City 66103.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Warnock
mesh_terms: D000505:Alopecia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D011619:Psychotropic Drugs