Generalized hypertrichosis after treatment with topical minoxidil.

Abstract	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.
Authors	M González, N Landa, J Gardeazabal, M J Calderón, I Bilbao, J L Díaz Pérez
Journal	Clinical and experimental dermatology (Clin Exp Dermatol) Vol. 19 Issue 2 Pg. 157-8 (Mar 1994) ISSN: 0307-6938 [Print] England
PMID	8050148 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Minoxidil
Topics	Administration, Topical Adolescent Female Humans Hypertrichosis (chemically induced) Minoxidil (administration & dosage, adverse effects)

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