Minoxidil Induced Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Treated with Oral Eplerenone – A Case Report

    June 2020 in “ BMC Ophthalmology ”
    Ramesh Venkatesh, Arpitha Pereira, Kuldeep Jain, Naresh Kumar Yadav
    Studysummary This case report suggests that prolonged use of topical minoxidil for androgenic alopecia may cause central serous chorioretinopathy, and oral eplerenone appeared effective in resolving symptoms in the patient presented.
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