Case Report

Acquired Localized Hypertrichosis Induced by Rivastigmine

Table 2

Reported cases of acquired hypertrichosis due to drugs.

Widespread involvement ()Cyclosporin A
Corticosteroids
Interferon alpha
Penicillin
Streptomycin
Phenytoin
Diphenylhydantoin
Spironolactone
Zidovudine
Acetazolamide
Latanoprost
Bimatoprost
Psoralens
Diazoxide
Minoxidil

Localized involvementTopical latanoprost
Topical bimatoprost
Topical minoxidil

Usually generalized involvement with scalp, frontal region, trunk, and extremity involvement.