Minoxidil 5% solution for topical treatment of loose anagen hair syndrome.

Abstract

A 2-year-old girl with a diagnosis of loose anagen hair syndrome was treated with a tapering regime of minoxidil 5% solution over 28 months, resulting in quick, significant clinical improvement with no adverse effects.

• Authors: Nisha S Chandran, Arnold P Oranje
• Journal: Pediatric dermatology (Pediatr Dermatol) 2014 May-Jun Vol. 31 Issue 3 Pg. 389-90 ISSN: 1525-1470 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 24602086 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Chemical References

• Vasodilator Agents
• Minoxidil

Topics

• Administration, Topical
• Child, Preschool
• Female
• Humans
• Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome (drug therapy)
• Minoxidil (administration & dosage)
• Treatment Outcome
• Vasodilator Agents (administration & dosage)