A Rare Case of Peripheral Edema Induced by Topical Minoxidil: A Case Report

    May 2025 in “ Current Drug Safety ”
    Hassan Alkhwildi, Sara Alsaffar, Carina Bethlehem
    Studysummary In this case study, a 17-year-old male using topical minoxidil 5% for beard growth developed peripheral edema, which resolved after discontinuing the drug, highlighting a rare but significant systemic side effect of minoxidil's use.
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