Depilation Treatment of Hypertrichosis

This review article provides an updated overview of the pharmacology, mechanism of action, clinical efficacy, and adverse events associated with topical minoxidil, a widely used treatment for androgenetic alopecia and other hair loss conditions, while noting that its exact mechanism is still not fully understood.

This case study describes severe hypertrichosis in a 3-year-old with alopecia areata after unsupervised use of high-dose topical minoxidil, highlighting the need to avoid such practices in children.

This case report details a 2-year-old boy who developed generalized hypertrichosis after using 5% minoxidil foam for alopecia areata, highlighting the importance of caution and proper administration instructions for young children.

In this study, five women with androgenetic alopecia experienced severe facial and limb hypertrichosis after using 5% topical minoxidil, which resolved after discontinuing the treatment.

This report describes a case of hypertrichosis associated with minoxidil use and suggests that nearly all patients on this drug may experience this side effect.

This report notes that five women experiencing hypertrichosis as a side effect of minoxidil had successful hair removal using a calcium thioglycolate depilatory agent.