TLDR Minoxidil 5% caused skin discoloration in a man using it for hair loss.
A 57-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia was treated with topical minoxidil 5% for 2 years and developed hyperpigmentation on his waist and neck towards the end of the treatment. Patch tests with the European standard series and a textile dye and finishes series were negative, but a patch test with topical minoxidil 5% was positive. The patient was instructed to stop the treatment, but 10 months later, there was no improvement in the hyperpigmentation. This is the first report of pigmented contact dermatitis as a side-effect of topical minoxidil.
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