Association of Alopecia Areata With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Stimulant Medication: A Case-Control Study

Conclusion: Although the sample size of cases with AU was small, we found a significant association between AU and ASM. While further study is needed, practitioners may consider close monitoring of patients with AA who use ASM for the development of worsening disease and discontinue the medication if the patient experiences an increase in hair loss that appears to be progressing to AU.PMID:34239372 | PMC:PMC8238113 | DOI:10.31486/toj.20.0025

Source: Ochsner Journal - July 9, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tyson A Meaux Pamela M McMahon Glenn N Jones Amelia E Bush Jaren J Kennedy George William Poche Source Type: research