title: Hair loss associated with paroxetine treatment: a case report.
abstract: Alopecia and hair loss are rare side effects of psychotropic drugs. There are a few case reports on hair loss associated with tricyclic antidepressants and serotonin selective reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), but none deal specifically with paroxetine. We report on a 37-year-old female who complained of moderate hair loss during paroxetine treatment. Findings on discontinuation and rechallenge supported the assumption that the hair loss was a side effect of the paroxetine. Further investigation is needed to determine the scope of this troubling side effect.
authors.affiliation: Geha Psychiatric Hospital, Petah Tiqva, Israel.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Zalsman
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sever
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Munitz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000505:Alopecia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017374:Paroxetine / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; D017374:Paroxetine