A hairy fall: syncope resulting from topical application of minoxidil.
We describe the case of a young man who developed syncope after using a high strength formulation of topical minoxidil as a hair growth restorer. Other potential cardiovascular and endocrine causes were excluded, and his symptoms resolved on discontinuation of the product. While syncope is a recognised side effect of using this powerful systemic antihypertensive agent, few cases are documented in the literature, which we illustrate in our discussion.
Department of Cardiology, Hillingdon Hospital, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK.
S W
SW
Dubrey
Department of Cardiology, Hillingdon Hospital, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK.
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J
VanGriethuysen
Department of Endocrinology, Hillingdon Hospital, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK.
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CM
Edwards
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000505:Alopecia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D006197:Hair; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008914:Minoxidil / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013575:Syncope / Q000139:chemically induced*
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D008914:Minoxidil