Nearly complete hair re-pigmentation in an older patient treated with hydroxyurea for essential thrombocytosis.

Shiva Salmasi Ruba Alchaikh Hassan Zahra Gafarzadeh Constantin A Dasanu

Published in: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (2024)

Hair hyperpigmentation likely occurred through melanocyte activation via hydroxyurea. Severe side effects may require dosage adjustments, while milder effects can be monitored closely. The newly observed hair color restoration in this case highlights potential dual (therapeutic and aesthetic) applications of this class of agents.

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