11 citations
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July 2010 in “Dermatitis” This review discusses the side effects associated with topical minoxidil in treating androgenetic alopecia, noting propylene glycol as a common allergen and suggests alternatives for affected patients but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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September 1991 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” In this case report, a 25-year-old woman with androgenetic alopecia experienced contact dermatitis from a minoxidil preparation, confirmed by patch tests with both lotion and tablet forms.
14 citations
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July 1987 in “Contact Dermatitis” This article describes cases of allergic contact dermatitis triggered by minoxidil but provides no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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January 1989 This case study reported that two patients treated for androgenetic alopecia with Regaine® solution developed allergic contact dermatitis due to propylene glycol, highlighting the importance of testing the vehicle in patch tests.
32 citations
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May 1995 in “Contact Dermatitis” This article reviews previous cases and reports of allergic contact dermatitis from minoxidil but does not provide new clinical findings.