Characterization and Management of Hypertrichosis Induced by Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil in the Treatment of Hair Loss

September 2020 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”

Juan Jimenez-Cauhe, David Saceda-Corralo, Ana Rita Rodrigues-Barata, Ángela Hermosa-Gelbard, Oscar M. Moreno-Arrones, Rocío Gil-Redondo, Diego Fernandez-Nieto, Pedro Jaén-Olasolo, Sergio Vano-Galvan

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Studysummary This article describes the characteristics and management of hypertrichosis induced by low-dose oral minoxidil used for hair disorders, but reports no new clinical findings.

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