15 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study observed that in children who unintentionally consumed high-dose oral minoxidil, 65% developed hypertrichosis, predominantly on the face, and 15% experienced mild systemic side effects.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Veterinární Medicína” This report presents the first successful management of minoxidil toxicosis in a cat, detailing the clinical progression and treatment plan used to resolve the condition.
5 citations
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August 2021 in “The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association/Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association” This study observed that accidental topical minoxidil exposure can cause toxicosis in dogs and cats, leading to moderate or major illness, and even death in some cats.
3 citations
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February 2018 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” This article explores the possibility that veterinarians may test positive for ketamine due to occupational exposure, but it reports no specific new findings.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, two cases of generalized hypertrichosis in young children were reported as resulting from indirect exposure to topical minoxidil through skin contact with caregivers, emphasizing the importance of preventing unintended contact and recognizing potential reversible side effects in pediatric populations.