Tremor Drugs in the Crosshairs.

Authors :: Lagrand TJ
Lehn AC
Source :: Tremor and other hyperkinetic movements (New York, N.Y.) [Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov (N Y)] 2021 Nov 26; Vol. 11, pp. 52. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Nov 26 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: Background: Alopecia areata is a rare but debilitating adverse effect of drugs used in the treatment of tremors. Recurrent hair loss after different types of tremor medications has never been described before.<br />Case Report: We herein report the case of a 56-year-old tremor patient who we diagnosed with tremor-dominant Parkinson's disease. Unfortunately, she developed acute alopecia areata following the introduction of firstly levodopa/benserazide, secondly propranolol, and thirdly topiramate.<br />Discussion: Our case report highlights alopecia areata as a possible side effect to a variety of drugs commonly used for tremor management. Fortunately, in most reported cases, as well as in our case, the hair loss is reversible.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have no competing interests to declare.<br /> (Copyright: © 2021 The Author(s).)