Parents should make sure that children do not have contact with places where the product has been applied
(National Health Surveillance Agency) An alert on the risk of abnormal hair growth, a condition known as hypertrichosis, in babies exposed to accidental contact with areas where Minoxidil was applied by their parents. Minoxidil is indicated for the treatment of androgen alopecia in adults. This is the note of Anvisa (PDF – 209 KB).
Cases of hypertrichosis in babies have been reported in European countries after skin contact with areas where Minoxidil was applied. The growth of the hair was normalized after a few months of the suspension of contact with the drug.
Photos of children with growth of hair by contact with Minoxidil in publication in a scientific article
The agency requested the registration holders of these medicines that include the risk of hypertrichosis in babies after accidental exposure to Minoxidil.
Health professionals should guide patients from preventing children from having contact with areas where the drug was applied and washing hands after application. Patients who use minoxidil and have frequent contact with children should seek medical attention if they notice excessive hair growth in children.
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