Ocular Events Temporally Associated With Minoxidil: A Structured Review

    September 2026 in “ Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery ”
    Yagiz Matthew Akiska, Olga Boginskaya, Aisha Mumtaz … Asim Ali
    Studysummary This study reviewed cases of ocular adverse events linked to minoxidil use, finding central serous chorioretinopathy as the most common issue, with symptoms improving after discontinuation in many cases, yet causality remains uncertain.
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