Minoxidil may cause unwanted facial hair in 5% of patients within 4 weeks of starting therapy, but such hair goes away quickly if treatment is stopped.
Cosmetic options—such as using creative hair styling or hair extensions—also can help the patient and family members cope with adolescent alopecia. “There's a lot of counseling of the patient and family” with this condition, she said.
When prescribing minoxidil, 'I tell them it's not forever … it's until the next good product' comes along. DR. PRICE
Part the hair, place the card next to the scalp, and look at the follicles next to the card. Courtesy Dr. Vera H. Price