Generalized hypertrichosis after treatment with topical minoxidil.
Generalized hypertrichosis is a common side-effect of oral minoxidil treatment for hypertension. However, hypertrichosis is uncommon after treatment with topical minoxidil for alopecia, and normally only occurs in areas close to the site of application. A 16-year-old girl is presented who developed generalized hypertrichosis 3 months after applying topical minoxidil for treatment of diffuse alopecia in doses greater than that prescribed. Four months after discontinuing treatment, the abnormal hair gradually diminished and disappeared.
González
M
M
Department of Dermatology, Hospital de Cruces, Bilbao, Spain.
Landa
N
N
Gardeazabal
J
J
Calderón
M J
MJ
Bilbao
I
I
Díaz Pérez
J L
JL
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006983:Hypertrichosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008914:Minoxidil / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D008914:Minoxidil