Case Report: Successful Use of Minoxidil to Promote Facial Hair Growth in an Adolescent Transgender Male

    September 2021 in “ Frontiers in Endocrinology ”
    Ken C Pang, Thomas Nguyen, Rita Upreti
    Studysummary This case report describes the use of topical minoxidil to successfully promote facial hair growth in a 17-year-old trans male unable to start testosterone therapy, with skin dryness as the only reported side effect.
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