Pericarditis and Peripheral Edema in a Healthy Man on Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Therapy

    September 2022 in “ JAAD Case Reports ”
    Kathryn Bentivegna, Albert E. Zhou, Jónas A. Aðalsteinsson, Brett Sloan
    Studysummary This case report discusses rare but serious cardiac complications, including pericarditis and edema, observed with low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, highlighting the need for cautious prescribing, especially in high-risk patients.
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    1. Pericardial, Pleural Effusion and Anasarca: A Rare Complication of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss JAAD case reports · 2022
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