Pustular Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Minoxidil

May 1998 in “ Contact Dermatitis ”

Sánchez-Motilla Jm, Virginia Pont, Eduardo Nagore, Mercedes Rodríguez-Serna, José Luis Sánchez, Adolfo Aliaga

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Studysummary Minoxidil can cause pustular allergic reactions on skin.

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research Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Minoxidil

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research Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Minoxidil

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research Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Minoxidil

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research Safety and Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia

67 citations , March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that both 2% and 3% minoxidil resulted in a significant increase in hair counts for participants with androgenetic alopecia over 12 months.

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research Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Minoxidil

29 citations , August 1985 in “Contact Dermatitis”

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