Acute Localized Exanthematous Pustulosis Caused by Topical Application of Minoxidil

    January 2023 in “ Journal of Clinical Medicine ”
    Michael Makris, A. Kanelleas, Niki Papapostolou … Alexander C. Katoulis
    Studysummary This paper presents the first reported case of Acute Localized Exanthematous Pustulosis linked to topical minoxidil use, suggesting a contact-induced hypersensitivity reaction as a potential mechanism.
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