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Diffuse hypertrichosis during treatment with 5% topical minoxidil

A M Peluso1, C Misciali, C Vincenzi

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University of Borogna, Italy.

The British Journal of Dermatology
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Topical minoxidil (5%) can cause excess hair growth (hypertrichosis) on the face and limbs in women with androgenetic alopecia. This side effect resolved after discontinuing the medication.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Androgenetic alopecia is a common form of hair loss.
  • Topical minoxidil is a widely used treatment for hair loss.

Observation:

  • Five women with androgenetic alopecia experienced severe facial and limb hypertrichosis after using 5% topical minoxidil for 2-3 months.

Findings:

  • Hypertrichosis resolved within 1-5 months after minoxidil discontinuation.
  • Facial and arm hypertrichosis resolved faster (1-3 months) than leg hypertrichosis (4-5 months).

Implications:

  • Suggests potential systemic absorption of topical minoxidil.
  • Highlights follicular hyper-responsiveness to minoxidil in certain body areas.
  • Warrants consideration of hypertrichosis as a potential side effect in dermatological treatments.

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