Generalized Hypertrichosis Due to Topical Minoxidil

July 2015 in “ Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas ”

Vanessa Gargallo, C. Garrido Gutiérrez, F. Vanaclocha, A. Guerra‐Tapia

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Studysummary A woman experienced excessive hair growth after using a hair loss treatment with minoxidil.

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research Minoxidil: Mechanisms of Action on Hair Growth

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research Hypertrichosis in Females Applying Minoxidil Topical Solution and in Normal Controls

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research Effects of Minoxidil 2% vs. Cyproterone Acetate Treatment on Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Controlled, 12-Month Randomized Trial

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research Diffuse Hypertrichosis During Treatment with 5% Topical Minoxidil

44 citations , January 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

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.

research Generalized Hypertrichosis After Treatment With Topical Minoxidil

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