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Hi doctors,does plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) causes hair loss ? i know that low ferritin does,but is it possible that plaquenil would cause hair los

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Dr. Robert Kneece answered

Possible: Plaquenil can rarely cause hair loss, but it is not common. check with your physician or your dermatologist to determine all possible causes of hair loss.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/16/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Uncommon: Hair loss has been reported in 0.1% to 1% of people taking hydroxychloroquine. REF: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/hydroxychloroquine-side-effects.html

Answered 5/16/2020

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A member asked:

Hi doctors,does plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) causes hair loss ? i know that low ferritin does,but is it possible that plaquenil would cause hair los

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Kneece answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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