title: Infantile generalized hypertrichosis caused by topical minoxidil.
abstract: Rare cases of hypertrichosis have been associated with topically applied minoxidil. We present the first reported case in the Brazilian literature of generalized hypertrichosis affecting a 5-year-old child, following use of minoxidil 5%, 20 drops a day, for hair loss. The laboratory investigation excluded hyperandrogenism and thyroid dysfunction. Topical minoxidil should be used with caution in children.
authors.affiliation: Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Greice
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rampon
authors.affiliation: Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Henkin
authors.affiliation: Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Paulo Ricardo Martins
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: de Souza
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Hiram Larangeira de
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Almeida
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000505:Alopecia / Q000188:drug therapy; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006983:Hypertrichosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008914:Minoxidil / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D008914:Minoxidil