A case of imiquimod-induced alopecia

J Dermatolog Treat. 2010 Mar;21(2):122-4. doi: 10.1080/09546630902991484.

Abstract

Imiquimod cream 5% is an immune modifier approved for the treatment of genital warts, actinic keratosis, and basal cell carcinoma. This case report presents an isolated case of telogen effluvium after 6 weeks of imiquimod treatment for an actinic keratosis on the scalp. Based on this case presentation, telogen effluvium is a potential rare side effect from imiquimod treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic / adverse effects*
  • Alopecia / chemically induced*
  • Aminoquinolines / adverse effects*
  • Biopsy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Imiquimod
  • Keratosis, Actinic / drug therapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Ointments

Substances

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic
  • Aminoquinolines
  • Ointments
  • Imiquimod