[Lithium-associated alopecia].
A 39-year-old woman who developed alopecia shortly after treatment with lithium carbonate was initiated is described. The alopecia resolved 2 months after lithium was discontinued. Though this side-effect is relatively rare, we suggest that patients getting lithium for short or long term treatment be monitored for it.
Dorevitch
A
A
Talbieh Mental Health Center, Jerusalem.
Rosca
P
P
Ginath
Y
Y
D000328:Adult; D000505:Alopecia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016651:Lithium Carbonate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D016651:Lithium Carbonate