Korean J Dermatol.  2001 Dec;39(12):1420-1422.

A Case of Generalized Hypertrichosis After Treatment with Topical Minoxidil

• Lim HS
• Chun SI
• Lee MG

Abstract

There are few reports about generalized hypertrichosis after treatment with topical minoxidil , even though there are numerous reports about generalized hypertrichosis after treatment with oral minoxidil. We experienced a rare case of generalized hypertrichosis after treatment with 3% topical minoxidil in a 5-year-old boy. He visited our hospital for generalized hypertrichosis on face, trunk, arm after treatment with 3% topical minoxidil for 2 months due to alopecia areata. The laboratory examination including CBC, SMA and the level of corticotropin releasing hormone, luteinizing hormone, follicular stimulating hormone, cortisol, estradiol, testosterone were within normal limits. Two months after discontinuation of treatment with 3% topical minoxidil, the hair started to shed and six months after discontinuation of topical minoxidil, he showed almost complete resolution.

Keyword

Generalized hypertrichosis; Topical minoxidil

MeSH Terms

Alopecia Areata
Arm
Child, Preschool
Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone
Estradiol
Hair
Humans
Hydrocortisone
Hypertrichosis*
Luteinizing Hormone
Male
Minoxidil*
Testosterone
Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone
Estradiol
Hydrocortisone
Luteinizing Hormone
Minoxidil
Testosterone