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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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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.
Answered 5/16/2020
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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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