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Unusual clinical presentation of allergic contact dermatitis to topical minoxidil

Topical minoxidil is used as the main treatment for androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Its use grew wider COVID-induced effluviums, as it is currently available over the counter. Although it has a… Click to show full abstract

Topical minoxidil is used as the main treatment for androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Its use grew wider COVID-induced effluviums, as it is currently available over the counter. Although it has a satisfying safety profile, minoxidil can induce allergic contact dermatitis (ACD), mainly due to the associated conservatives in the preparation. Herein, we report the case of ACD to minoxidil associated with a reactive lymphadenopathy.

Keywords: allergic contact; topical minoxidil; minoxidil; contact dermatitis

Journal Title: Contact Dermatitis
Year Published: 2022

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