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fluconazole and Alopecia

fluconazole has been researched along with Alopecia in 8 studies

Fluconazole: Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS.
fluconazole : A member of the class of triazoles that is propan-2-ol substituted at position 1 and 3 by 1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl groups and at position 2 by a 2,4-difluorophenyl group. It is an antifungal drug used for the treatment of mucosal candidiasis and for systemic infections including systemic candidiasis, coccidioidomycosis, and cryptococcosis.

Alopecia: Absence of hair from areas where it is normally present.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"For the treatment of coccidioidomycosis, patients receiving fluconazole reported significantly more severe cutaneous effects, including dry lips, dry skin, and alopecia, than untreated patients."7.91Cutaneous effects associated with fluconazole in patients treated for coccidioidomycosis. ( Blair, JE; Brewer, AC; Burns, MW; Girardo, ME; Huber, JT; Kosiorek, HE; Stewart, TD, 2019)
"To report a case of a woman in whom alopecia appeared after several months of treatment with anidulafungin."7.80Anidulafungin-induced alopecia. ( Gil-Gómez, I; Lorente-Fernández, L; Monte-Boquet, E; Poveda-Andrés, JL; Ruiz-Ramos, J; Salavert-Lleti, M, 2014)
"To describe the association between fluconazole and reversible alopecia."7.69Alopecia associated with fluconazole therapy. ( Bamberger, DM; Chapman, SW; Hamill, R; Johnson, PC; Kauffman, CA; McKinsey, DS; Pappas, PG; Perfect, J; Sharkey, PK; Sobel, JD, 1995)
"For the treatment of coccidioidomycosis, patients receiving fluconazole reported significantly more severe cutaneous effects, including dry lips, dry skin, and alopecia, than untreated patients."3.91Cutaneous effects associated with fluconazole in patients treated for coccidioidomycosis. ( Blair, JE; Brewer, AC; Burns, MW; Girardo, ME; Huber, JT; Kosiorek, HE; Stewart, TD, 2019)
"To report a case of a woman in whom alopecia appeared after several months of treatment with anidulafungin."3.80Anidulafungin-induced alopecia. ( Gil-Gómez, I; Lorente-Fernández, L; Monte-Boquet, E; Poveda-Andrés, JL; Ruiz-Ramos, J; Salavert-Lleti, M, 2014)
"To describe the association between fluconazole and reversible alopecia."3.69Alopecia associated with fluconazole therapy. ( Bamberger, DM; Chapman, SW; Hamill, R; Johnson, PC; Kauffman, CA; McKinsey, DS; Pappas, PG; Perfect, J; Sharkey, PK; Sobel, JD, 1995)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (37.50)18.2507
2000's1 (12.50)29.6817
2010's4 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Richarz, NA1
Barboza, L1
Monsonís, M1
González-Enseñat, MA1
Vicente, A1
Brewer, AC1
Huber, JT1
Girardo, ME1
Kosiorek, HE1
Burns, MW1
Stewart, TD1
Blair, JE1
Kroeker, R1
Chichester, L1
Lee, GH1
Worlien, JM1
Ruiz-Ramos, J1
Salavert-Lleti, M1
Monte-Boquet, E1
Lorente-Fernández, L1
Gil-Gómez, I1
Poveda-Andrés, JL1
Springer, K1
Brown, M1
Stulberg, DL1
Pappas, PG1
Kauffman, CA1
Perfect, J1
Johnson, PC1
McKinsey, DS1
Bamberger, DM1
Hamill, R1
Sharkey, PK1
Chapman, SW1
Sobel, JD1
Weinroth, SE1
Tuazon, CU1
Goldsmith, LA1

Reviews

1 review available for fluconazole and Alopecia

ArticleYear
Common hair loss disorders.
    American family physician, 2003, Jul-01, Volume: 68, Issue:1

    Topics: Alopecia; Antifungal Agents; Diagnosis, Differential; Fluconazole; Humans; Hypotrichosis; Minoxidil;

2003

Other Studies

7 other studies available for fluconazole and Alopecia

ArticleYear
Trichoscopy helps to predict the time point of clinical cure of tinea capitis.
    The Australasian journal of dermatology, 2018, Volume: 59, Issue:4

    Topics: Alopecia; Dermoscopy; Female; Fluconazole; Follow-Up Studies; Hair; Humans; Infant; Tinea Capitis; T

2018
Cutaneous effects associated with fluconazole in patients treated for coccidioidomycosis.
    International journal of dermatology, 2019, Volume: 58, Issue:2

    Topics: Alopecia; Antifungal Agents; Arizona; Climate; Coccidioidomycosis; Female; Fluconazole; Humans; Lip

2019
Effects of Pregnancy, Outdoor Access, and Antifungal Medication on Hair Loss in Breeding-age Female Pigtailed Macaques (
    Comparative medicine, 2019, 05-01, Volume: 69, Issue:3

    Topics: Age Factors; Alopecia; Animals; Antifungal Agents; Breeding; Coccidioidomycosis; Female; Fluconazole

2019
Anidulafungin-induced alopecia.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 2014, Volume: 48, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Alopecia; Anidulafungin; Antifungal Agents; Candidiasis; Drug Therapy, Combination; Echinocan

2014
Alopecia associated with fluconazole therapy.
    Annals of internal medicine, 1995, Sep-01, Volume: 123, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Alopecia; Drug Administration Schedule; Female; Fluconazole; Humans; Male; Middle Aged;

1995
Alopecia associated with fluconazole treatment.
    Annals of internal medicine, 1993, Oct-01, Volume: 119, Issue:7 Pt 1

    Topics: Aged; Alopecia; Cryptococcosis; Female; Fluconazole; Humans; Pneumonia

1993
Alopecia associated with fluconazole therapy.
    Annals of internal medicine, 1996, Jul-15, Volume: 125, Issue:2

    Topics: Alopecia; Antifungal Agents; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System; Fluconazole; Humans

1996