Pseudoacromegaly Induced by the Long-Term Use of Minoxidil

    June 2003 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Kari H. Nguyen, James F. Marks
    Studysummary This case report describes a patient who developed pseudoacromegaly from long-term use of high-dose minoxidil, marking the first such documented case.
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    1. Stimulation of Elastin Expression by Minoxidil in Chick Skin Fibroblasts Archives of Dermatological Research · 1995
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