Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Topical Minoxidil Solution: Etiology and Treatment

    Edward Friedman, Paul A. Friedman, David Cohen, Ken Washenik
    Studysummary Minoxidil can cause skin allergy; use alternative solvents or treatments if allergic.
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    Research cited in this study 8

    1. Changes in Hair Weight and Hair Count in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia After Application of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil, Placebo, or No Treatment Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1999
    2. Pustular Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Minoxidil Contact Dermatitis · 1998
    3. Improvement in Androgenetic Alopecia (Stage V) Using Topical Minoxidil in a Retinoid Vehicle and Oral Finasteride Archives of Dermatology · 1995
    4. Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Minoxidil Contact Dermatitis · 1995
    5. Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Minoxidil Contact Dermatitis · 1988
    6. Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Minoxidil Contact Dermatitis · 1987
    7. Topical Minoxidil Sensitization in Androgenic Alopecia Contact Dermatitis · 1987
    8. Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Minoxidil Contact Dermatitis · 1985

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    1. Positive Lymphocyte Transformation Test in a Patient with Allergic Contact Dermatitis of the Scalp After Short-Term Use of Topical Minoxidil Solution Contact Dermatitis · 2005
    2. Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Topical Minoxidil Solution: Etiology and Treatment Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2002
    3. Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Minoxidil Contact Dermatitis · 1987