Acute Kidney Injury Following Ingestion of Topical Minoxidil

    October 2024 in “ Journal of the American Society of Nephrology ”
    Santoshi M. Kandalam, Sean Mahoney, Doree Morison
    TLDR Ingesting topical minoxidil can cause temporary kidney problems and highlights the importance of clear labeling.
    A 24-year-old male accidentally ingested approximately 1,500 mg of 5% topical minoxidil, mistaking it for an oral medication due to a language barrier, leading to acute kidney injury. The patient presented with altered mental status, tachycardia, and elevated creatinine levels but improved with IV fluids and was discharged without needing dialysis. This case underscores the risks of ingesting topical minoxidil, which can cause transient kidney issues and potentially irreversible damage, highlighting the need for clear labeling and thorough patient history, especially in those with language barriers.
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