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| Year : 2019 | Volume
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Diffuse alopecia areata associated with weight-loss pills
Sonia Chavez-Alvarez1, AL Villarreal-Alfaro-Lopez2, Osvaldo Vazquez-Martinez1, Alejandra Villarreal-Martinez1
1 Skingroup, Private Dermatology Practice, San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
2 General practitioner, San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Sonia Chavez-Alvarez
Rio Tamazunchale 417, Colonia Del Valle 66220, San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León
Mexico
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/ijt.ijt_101_19
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Alopecia associated with ingestion of amphetamines has been reported occasionally. These drugs may act as a triggering factor to develop diffuse alopecia. We present a case of alopecia areata possibly linked to the ingestion of amphetamines. This case may provide evidence that amphetamines can also be a cause of alopecia areata in susceptible individuals. We intend to awaken an interest in the medication history of patients presenting with sudden diffuse alopecia areata.
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