Infantile Generalized Hypertrichosis Caused by Topical Minoxidil

    February 2016 in “ Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia ”
    Greice Rampon, Caroline Schwartz Henkin, Paulo Ricardo Martins Souza, Hiram Larangeira de Almeida
    Studysummary This case report describes a 5-year-old child in Brazil who developed generalized hypertrichosis after using topical minoxidil, suggesting caution when using it in children.
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