Minoxidil and Bilateral Central Serous Chorioretinopathy in an Adolescent Girl: Relationship or Causality?
April 2025
in “
Romanian Journal of Ophthalmology
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TLDR Minoxidil might cause eye issues, so early detection is important.
The document discusses a rare case of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) potentially linked to the use of topical minoxidil in an adolescent girl. It emphasizes the importance of early detection of CSC for timely discontinuation of minoxidil to facilitate recovery. The document calls for further research to confirm the connection between minoxidil and CSC, to understand the underlying mechanisms, and to develop more effective treatments.