January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman was allergic to quinine in her anti-hair loss lotion.
17 citations
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May 1998 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause pustular allergic reactions on skin.
38 citations
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June 2005 in “Contact Dermatitis” This case report describes a patient with an allergic sensitization to minoxidil, indicating that such patients should pursue alternative therapies to treat androgenetic alopecia.
17 citations
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October 2003 in “Contact dermatitis” Glycerin in hand cream can cause allergic skin reactions.
32 citations
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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.
29 citations
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August 1985 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause allergic reactions like burning, itching, and red bumps.
19 citations
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February 2015 in “Contact dermatitis” Avoiding certain fragrances improved the man's skin condition.
14 citations
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July 1987 in “Contact Dermatitis” This article describes cases of allergic contact dermatitis triggered by minoxidil but provides no new clinical findings.
13 citations
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January 1988 in “Contact Dermatitis” This article has no abstract and reports no new findings, focusing instead on allergic contact dermatitis reactions to topical Minoxidil documented in previous studies.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report highlights a rare allergic reaction to 2-hydroxy ethyl meta acrylate, found in superglue, in a man who developed skin lesions from wearing a wig.
9 citations
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January 1992 in “Contact Dermatitis” Some people using minoxidil for hair loss developed an allergic skin reaction, often related to an ingredient that helps minoxidil work better.
8 citations
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September 2004 in “Contact dermatitis” Avoiding dyed wigs and clothing improved severe allergic reactions in a woman treated with diphencyprone.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Allergic contact dermatitis may promote hair growth by activating hair follicle stem cells.
This review discusses the potential link between contact allergy and frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting the presence of implicated allergens in current literature, but reports no new clinical findings.
August 2022 in “Contact dermatitis” This case report describes a 24-year-old male who developed alopecia areata following an allergic reaction to a permanent hair dye, possibly linked to previous sensitization from a henna tattoo.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found an increase in allergic contact dermatitis cases linked to natural products like propolis and marigold, predominantly affecting women in a Bulgarian population.
August 2007 in “Contact Dermatitis” This article on allergic contact dermatitis caused by canrenone does not include new clinical findings; it appears to be a report or case note without an abstract.
7 citations
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January 2021 in “Cureus” This case report describes a 27-year-old woman who experienced facial swelling due to allergic contact dermatitis from using minoxidil 5% foam.
November 2024 in “Dermatitis” This review identifies specific personal care products and allergens commonly causing allergic contact dermatitis in men, which may improve diagnosis and treatment.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study found that the majority of "hypoallergenic" hair dyes still triggered allergic reactions in patients sensitive to para-phenylenediamine.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” ChatGPT-4 can help with allergic contact dermatitis but shouldn't replace expert doctors.
123 citations
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February 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil can cause skin allergy; use alternative solvents or treatments if allergic.
36 citations
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March 1989 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this study, the authors compared topical diphencyprone and tretinoin gel for treating alopecia totalis and universalis, but the abstract does not report any definitive clinical results.
16 citations
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February 2001 in “PubMed” This study found that allergic contact dermatitis of the scalp may cause telogen effluvium, leading to mild to moderate hair loss in some patients.
11 citations
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July 2010 in “Dermatitis” This review discusses the side effects associated with topical minoxidil in treating androgenetic alopecia, noting propylene glycol as a common allergen and suggests alternatives for affected patients but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, an ammonia-free and PPD-free permanent hair dye was tested on 50 ethnically diverse females, showing no cases of contact dermatitis and significant improvements in hair shine, color, moisturization, porosity, and combability after two dyeing sessions.
6 citations
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July 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A man developed an allergic skin reaction after using brimonidine for rosacea.
5 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study suggests that using patient-specific products and individualized patch testing can improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp allergic contact dermatitis in women.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “PubMed” This study identified the most common allergens in hair products linked to scalp allergic contact dermatitis, with hair dyes, shampoos, and conditioners primarily associated with the condition.
4 citations
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January 1989 This case study reported that two patients treated for androgenetic alopecia with Regaine® solution developed allergic contact dermatitis due to propylene glycol, highlighting the importance of testing the vehicle in patch tests.