Korean J Dermatol.  1989 Dec;27(6):691-695.

Three Cases of Allergic Contact Dermatitis due to Hair Growth Stimulator

• Chang J
• Hong CK
• Ro BI
• Chang CY

Abstract

To take advantage of hypertrichosis, one of the side effcct of minoxidil, is used as a application to male pattern baldness and alopecia areata. Recently 101 Hair Regrowth Liniment which is a new hair growth stimulator from China is used in male pattern baldness, but its components, actions and side effects are exactly unknown. We experienced three cases of allergic contact dermatits one case due to minoxidil and others due to 101 Hair Regrowth Liniment which were confirmed by patch test.

Keyword

Allergic contact dermatitis; Minoxidil; 101 Hair Regrowth Liniment; Patch test

MeSH Terms

Alopecia
Alopecia Areata
China
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact*
Hair*
Hypertrichosis
Minoxidil
Patch Tests
Minoxidil