Antihypertensives in dermatology Part I - Uses of antihypertensives in dermatology

P. S. S. Ranugha, Jayadev B Betkerur

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology 2018 84(1):6-15

Hypertension is a global health problem. Antihypertensives are the mainstay of treatment for hypertension. Some of them were accidentally found to be useful in alopecias and infantile hemangiomas and have now become standard treatment for these conditions as well. Antihypertensives are also being studied for other dermatological indications, where they have shown promising efficacy. This review focuses on the dermatological indications for antihypertensives, discussing the drugs that have been tried, as well as their efficacy, dosage, duration of therapy, and adverse effects.