August 2007 in “Contact Dermatitis” A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment containing canrenone.
January 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” A man got a skin allergy from using a hair growth product called minoxidil.
June 2023 in “Italian journal of dermatology and venereology” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses allergic scalp contact dermatitis.
19 citations
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February 2015 in “Contact dermatitis” Avoiding certain fragrances improved the man's skin condition.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man had an allergic reaction to minoxidil, which stopped after he discontinued use and started corticosteroids.
23 citations
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April 1991 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil solution can cause skin irritation and allergies in some users.
15 citations
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July 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Traditional Chinese medications can cause skin reactions, and better testing and reporting are needed to identify allergens.
11 citations
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October 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” Stopping the use of fluocinolone oil containing balsam fragrance improved hair regrowth in children allergic to it.
9 citations
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March 1991 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause allergic skin reactions, especially in long-term users.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man developed an allergic skin reaction from a therapy cap used for hair loss treatment.
3 citations
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September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Avoiding allergens can improve skin and hair conditions in adults with allergic reactions.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “Acta Medica Medianae” Connubial contact dermatitis is often missed, making treatment harder.
February 2026 in “Contact Dermatitis” Avoiding exposure to certain grasses can prevent skin allergies, highlighting the importance of proper sanitation.
Hair care products often cause allergic skin reactions, so testing and new treatments are important.
May 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Various substances, including cosmetic sponges, vein glue, chai tea, skincare products, and medicaments, can cause allergic contact dermatitis, and healthcare workers often react to N95 masks.
September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The letter agrees that adults can get contact alopecia, which improves with allergen avoidance, and stresses early diagnosis to prevent permanent hair loss.
5 citations
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July 2006 in “Contact dermatitis” Ammonium bisulfite in hair bleach can cause facial eczema.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Minoxidil treatment for hair loss can cause scalp allergy and severe hair loss.
98 citations
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November 2002 in “Contact Dermatitis” Many people had severe allergic reactions to a common hair dye ingredient, causing them to seek medical care and miss work.
35 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Avoiding certain allergens in personal care products may improve symptoms for some patients with lichen planopilaris or frontal fibrosing alopecia.
4 citations
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January 2024 in “Allergy” Everyone has an immune response to PPD, but reactions differ, causing tolerance, mild inflammation, or allergy.
3 citations
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January 2018 A woman had an unusual allergic reaction to a hair loss treatment, which cleared up after stopping the treatment and using a different medication.
October 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Recognizing and treating related skin conditions can improve atopic dermatitis management.
November 2013 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” Cinnamon essential oil can cause severe or unusual skin reactions, with cinnamaldehyde being the main allergen.
6 citations
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November 1993 in “Contact dermatitis” Spironolactone in anti-acne cream can cause allergic skin reactions in some people.
8 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is a reasonably safe alternative for patients allergic to the topical form.
152 citations
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April 2012 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.
50 citations
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” New therapies targeting skin neuroimmune interactions could treat neuropathic pain.
50 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of investigational allergology & clinical immunology” Dupilumab is being tested for many new skin, respiratory, and gastrointestinal conditions.
48 citations
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October 2011 in “Sports Medicine” Ice-skating athletes often have skin problems due to cold, infections, and inflammation, needing careful treatment and prevention.