1973
DOI: 10.1001/archderm.108.1.95
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Toxic alopecia from ingestion of boric acid

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“…The suppression of hair growth has been reported in association with exposure to certain metals, chemicals and prescription drugs (Koblenzer and Weiner, 1969;Kwiatkowska and Plonka, 1971;Stein et al, 1973;Wustner et al, 1975;Field, 1980;Dawber and Mortimer, 1982;Mulhern et al, 1986;Yassa, 1986;Tosi et al, 1994). The mechanisms for how diverse types of chemicals and drugs suppress hair growth have not been determined, but there are early indications that p53 may be involved via the control of apoptosis in hair follicles (Botchkarev et al, 2001).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…The suppression of hair growth has been reported in association with exposure to certain metals, chemicals and prescription drugs (Koblenzer and Weiner, 1969;Kwiatkowska and Plonka, 1971;Stein et al, 1973;Wustner et al, 1975;Field, 1980;Dawber and Mortimer, 1982;Mulhern et al, 1986;Yassa, 1986;Tosi et al, 1994). The mechanisms for how diverse types of chemicals and drugs suppress hair growth have not been determined, but there are early indications that p53 may be involved via the control of apoptosis in hair follicles (Botchkarev et al, 2001).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…There was complete reversal following stopping the practice. [103] Levodopa has been noted to cause severe diffuse alopecia within three months of daily use. [104] Hair loss can occur soon after starting topical minoxidil therapy (due to detachment of club hairs following resting hairs reentering anagen), and after cessation of therapy (due to telogen effluvium).…”
Section: Drugsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Boric acid is the main ingredient in some common household pesticides and is also used as a preservative in some household products [184,185] . Boric acid poisoning is suggested by gastrointestinal, central nervous system and renal symptoms, skin fi ndings of exfoliation, erythroderma and bullae, and a haemorrhagic diathesis [184,186,187] . Confi rmation is by measuring blood boric acid levels [186] .…”
Section: Anagen L Ossmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Boric acid poisoning is suggested by gastrointestinal, central nervous system and renal symptoms, skin fi ndings of exfoliation, erythroderma and bullae, and a haemorrhagic diathesis [184,186,187] . Confi rmation is by measuring blood boric acid levels [186] .…”
Section: Anagen L Ossmentioning
confidence: 99%