April 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This review evaluates 21 studies on minoxidil-induced allergic contact dermatitis, finding that some patients with contact dermatitis symptoms like erythema and pruritus are sensitized to minoxidil or its vehicle components and should consider patch testing and alternative formulations for proper management.
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December 2019 in “Acta Medica Medianae” This article discusses connubial contact dermatitis, emphasizing its frequent misrecognition and the importance of identifying and eliminating the underlying causes for effective treatment.
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May 1995 in “Contact Dermatitis” This article reviews previous cases and reports of allergic contact dermatitis from minoxidil but does not provide new clinical findings.
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April 1991 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil solution can cause skin irritation and allergies in some users.
November 2025 in “Contact Dermatitis” This study reported a case of acute kidney injury and toxic contact dermatitis in a 25-year-old woman following exposure to a glyoxylic acid-containing hair straightening product, highlighting glyoxylic acid's potential role in cutaneous and renal complications and underscoring the need for stronger regulation and awareness.