Androgenetic Alopecia: The Use of Minoxidil and Its Adverse Effects

July 2021 in “ Research, Society and Development ”

Álvaro Kroetz Grangeiro Gomes, Petrônio Souto Gouveia Filho

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TLDR Minoxidil is effective and safe for hair growth in Androgenetic Alopecia, with manageable side effects.

The document is a review of the adverse effects of using Minoxidil in patients with androgenic Alopecia. The most common side effects of topical Minoxidil include Hypertrichosis, itchy scalp, contact dermatitis, and erythema. Other reported effects are dry skin, increased sensitivity, and dandruff production. Less frequent symptoms were systemic cardiovascular signs, such as hypotension and syncope. Despite these side effects, the study concludes that Minoxidil treatment, both topical and systemic, for Androgenetic Alopecia is an effective and safe measure for hair growth, with adverse effects that can be well controlled and tolerated.

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