Drug-induced hypertrichosis: case report and review of the literature

DICP. 1990 Apr;24(4):365-8. doi: 10.1177/106002809002400404.

Abstract

Hypertrichosis is a well-recognized adverse effect of therapy with either cyclosporine or minoxidil. We present a case of extreme hypertrichosis in an eight-year-old male liver transplant recipient who received concurrent cyclosporine and minoxidil therapy. A review of drug-induced hypertrichosis is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Cyclosporins / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Hypertrichosis / chemically induced*
  • Male
  • Minoxidil / adverse effects

Substances

  • Cyclosporins
  • Minoxidil