minoxidil does not have side effects
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Minoxidil is generally well tolerated, but common side effects include burning or irritation of the eye, itching, redness or irritation at the treated area, and unwanted hair growth elsewhere on the body. Exacerbation of hair loss/alopecia has been reported.
[8][9] Severe allergic reactions may include rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue, chest pain, dizziness, fainting,
tachycardia, headache, sudden and unexplained weight gain, or swelling of the hands and feet.
[10] Temporary hair loss is a common side effect of minoxidil treatment.
[11] Manufacturers note that minoxidil-induced hair loss is a common side effect and describe the process as "shedding".
Alcohol and
propylene glycol present in some topical preparations may dry the scalp, resulting in
dandruff and
contact dermatitis.
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Side effects of oral minoxidil may include swelling of the face and extremities, rapid and irregular heartbeat, lightheadedness, cardiac lesions, and focal
necrosis of the
papillary muscle and subendocardial areas of the left ventricle.
[9] Cases of allergic reactions to minoxidil or the non-active ingredient propylene glycol, which is found in some topical minoxidil formulations, have been reported.
Pseudoacromegaly is an extremely rare side effect reported with large doses of oral minoxidil.
[13]
Minoxidil may cause
hirsutism, although it is exceedingly rare and reversible by discontinuation of the drug.
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