Manifestation of Pityriasis Amiantacea Following Initiation of Minoxidil

    April 2022 in “ JAAD case reports ”
    Albert G. Wu, Steven Barilla, Raman Madan
    Studysummary In this case report, researchers observed that a 47-year-old woman developed pityriasis amiantacea after using topical minoxidil, suggesting a potential new etiology for this scalp condition.
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    Research cited in this study 3

    1. Minoxidil Promotes Hair Growth Through Stimulation of Growth Factor Release from Adipose-Derived Stem Cells International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2018
    2. Vemurafenib-Induced Pityriasis Amiantacea: A Case Report Cutaneous and ocular toxicology · 2015
    3. Biphasic Effects of Minoxidil on the Proliferation and Differentiation of Normal Human Keratinocytes Skin Pharmacology and Physiology · 2009

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