Positive Lymphocyte Transformation Test in a Patient with Allergic Contact Dermatitis of the Scalp After Short-Term Use of Topical Minoxidil Solution

    June 2005 in “ Contact Dermatitis ”
    Tobias Hagemann, B. Schlütter-Böhmer, Jean-Pierre Allam … Natalija Novak
    Studysummary This case report describes a patient with an allergic sensitization to minoxidil, indicating that such patients should pursue alternative therapies to treat androgenetic alopecia.
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    1. A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil Solutions in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2004
    2. Androgenetic Alopecia: Pathogenesis and Potential for Therapy Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine · 2002
    3. Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Topical Minoxidil Solution: Etiology and Treatment Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2002
    4. Changes in Hair Weight and Hair Count in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia After Application of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil, Placebo, or No Treatment Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1999
    5. Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Minoxidil Contact Dermatitis · 1995

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