A Case of Anagen Effluvium Induced by INH (Isonicotinic Acid Hydrazide).
- Author:
Kyung Lok KIM
1
;
Eui Chang JUNG
;
Seong Eon KIM
;
Sang Hoon KIM
;
Ai Young LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Eulji University, Seoul, Korea. nicos@korea.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Anagen effluvium;
Isonicotinic acid hydrazide
- MeSH:
Adult;
Alopecia;
Dermatitis;
Female;
Hair;
Humans;
Hypersensitivity;
Isoniazid;
Scalp
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2006;44(1):97-99
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report a case of a 30 year-old woman who presented with acute scalp hair loss induced by isonicotinic acid hydrazide gap (INH). Considerable hair loss started within 4 weeks of INH administration. There was no evidence of dermatitis, allergic reaction, or any other cause for the hair loss. INH was discontinued, and the hair loss stopped within 4 weeks, with new hair growth seen. There was complete recovery of hair loss after 12 weeks of alopecia. Medication-induced hair loss is an occasional adverse effect of many drugs, however hair loss induced by INH has been reported in only 1 case. The complete recovery from anagen effluvium is difficult to explain, but it could have been due to the early discontinuance of INH.
