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Lithium and hair texture.

R G McCreadie, J G Farmer

    Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
    |October 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Patients on lithium medication who experience hair texture changes, such as loss of curl or wave, show higher hair lithium concentrations. This finding suggests a link between lithium levels and hair alterations in patients undergoing treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Dermatology
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Lithium is a widely used mood stabilizer.
    • Adverse effects of lithium therapy can include dermatological changes.
    • Hair texture alterations have been anecdotally reported in patients on lithium.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between subjective hair texture changes and objectively measured hair lithium concentrations.
    • To determine if hair texture alterations are a potential indicator of lithium accumulation.

    Main Methods:

    • Hair samples were collected from patients receiving lithium therapy.
    • Hair lithium concentrations were measured.
    • Patients were surveyed about any perceived changes in hair texture, including loss of curl or wave.

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    Main Results:

    • Patients reporting hair texture changes exhibited significantly higher hair lithium concentrations compared to those without such complaints.
    • The observed difference in hair lithium levels was statistically significant.

    Conclusions:

    • Hair texture changes in patients on lithium may serve as a clinical indicator of elevated lithium levels.
    • Monitoring hair lithium concentration could be a valuable tool in managing lithium therapy and preventing potential toxicity.