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Erschienen in: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift 11-12/2023

15.03.2023 | case report

Alopecia associated with dimethyl fumarate treatment for multiple sclerosis

verfasst von: Ana Abičić, MD, Ivan Adamec, MD, PhD, Mario Habek, MD, PhD

Erschienen in: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift | Ausgabe 11-12/2023

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Summary

After 2 weeks of treatment, a woman with multiple sclerosis treated with dimethyl fumarate developed alopecia. Considering the adverse events, the therapy was discontinued, leading to alopecia regression during the next 3 months. Although the precise mechanism has not been completely elucidated, glutathione depletion or downregulation of aerobic glycolysis are considered to be potential reasons for hair loss induction. The incidence and mechanism of this uncommon adverse reaction to dimethyl fumarate should be further investigated.
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Metadaten
Titel
Alopecia associated with dimethyl fumarate treatment for multiple sclerosis
verfasst von
Ana Abičić, MD
Ivan Adamec, MD, PhD
Mario Habek, MD, PhD
Publikationsdatum
15.03.2023
Verlag
Springer Vienna
Erschienen in
Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift / Ausgabe 11-12/2023
Print ISSN: 0043-5341
Elektronische ISSN: 1563-258X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10354-023-01007-7

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