While they serve similar purposes, they belong to separate drug classes and work in different ways. Minoxidil is a ...

There’s no risk of scalp irritation. If you’ve ever gotten a rash or had discomfort at the application site when using topical minoxidil (which is rare but possible), you may also be a good ...

When it comes to science-backed hair loss treatments, minoxidil is something of a Swiss army knife. This effective, FDA-approved medication can treat male pattern baldness and some other types of ...

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A 65-year-old man presents with a recurring rash on his back. The rash is not itchy or painful. On physical examination, hyperpigmented macules coalescing into patches with very fine white scale are ...

A faint syphilis rash, typically on your torso or your hands and feet, is a common sign of this treatable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It occurs ...

When I finally did start looking for help, I went to Hims (a nice-looking, DTC minoxidil and finasteride treatment) and took a hair-loss quiz. I decided against it but got so aggressively ...

A COVID rash in kids can be a typical COVID-19 symptom. Skin rashes are common throughout childhood and can have various causes. A rash on the toes is associated with the COVID-19 infection. Rashes ...

The only downside is the side effects that come with medicated minoxidil hair loss treatments, including (while rare) irritated skin, rash, inflammation or soreness on the scalp at hair follicles ...

“It’s characterized by a dry, itchy, and sometimes scaly rash that commonly appears on the face, the backs of the knees, and the wrists.” It can also show up on the neck, ankles, or in areas that bend ...