A woman's use of minoxidil for hair loss caused fluid buildup in her chest, which went away when she stopped using the product.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Mid-life Health” Menopause can cause skin issues, and seeing a dermatologist helps.
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November 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas”
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April 2016 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” The document concludes that doctors should check for frontal fibrosing alopecia in patients with acquired hyperpigmentation and that early treatment is important.
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January 2007 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Dermatological treatments can have significant side effects, including allergic reactions, sexual dysfunction, and increased cancer risk.
A 12-year-old girl was misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but actually had a nevus sebaceus with a genetic mutation.
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April 2015 in “PubMed” Rosemary oil and minoxidil 2% both effectively increase hair count in people with androgenetic alopecia, but rosemary oil causes less scalp itching.
January 2026 in “Figshare” Finasteride can cause melasma, especially in people with darker skin.
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November 1979 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil causes excessive hair growth in almost all patients.
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October 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical bexarotene 1% gel might help regrow hair in alopecia areata and is generally safe.
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil use may cause skin pigmentation loss.
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April 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A rare skin lesion in a 64-year-old woman was successfully treated with a laser, showing minimal redness and no return after one month.
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January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Lupus erythematosus can mimic alopecia areata, and trichoscopy is key for accurate diagnosis and better patient outcomes.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Follicular red dots can appear where alopecia areata and vitiligo overlap.
July 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Various dermatologic treatments were effective for skin conditions like acne, rosacea, hair loss, and psoriasis from December 1986 to December 1987.
October 2021 in “European Journal of Dermatology” CAL-PDT is safer and more effective for treating actinic keratosis on the scalp.
January 2018 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Treatment with dapsone, topical corticosteroids, and antibiotics improved the man's skin conditions.
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April 2004 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” Using bimatoprost on one side of the face caused increased cheek hair growth in a patient.
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March 2004 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” Using bimatoprost on one side of the face caused increased cheek hair growth in a patient.
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A rare skin reaction from laser hair removal can be prevented with medication.
February 2025 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Topical minoxidil may cause more side effects than currently listed, needing updated safety information.
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June 1999 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Tazarotene gel is more effective for acne than tretinoin and works as well as adapalene.
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December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil helped regrow eyebrows in women with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
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September 2019 in “Eye” Some oral medications may help treat central serous chorioretinopathy, especially eplerenone, but more research is needed.
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy can help identify hydroquinone-induced skin issues, avoiding invasive biopsies.
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January 2018 in “Eastern Journal Of Medicine” Topical minoxidil can cause serious heart issues in children.
November 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Azole antifungals can cause skin reactions like EAC, requiring careful management.
February 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” A rare autoimmune disease caused the woman's scalp blisters and hair loss, successfully treated with medication.
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August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” LC-OCT can help identify lupus-related scarring hair loss by spotting unique features.
April 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Different skin conditions show distinct types of vessel inflammation, a new quality of life index for vulval disease is reliable, a certain intrauterine system might be linked to chronic vaginal yeast infections, and oral minoxidil reduces hair loss in women.