Nearly a dozen Spanish infants developed excessive hair growth after contact with minoxidil, leading to regulatory warnings.
Since last year, nearly a dozen infants in Spain have developed hypertrichosis, or "werewolf syndrome," after coming into contact with 5% minoxidil, a popular over-the-counter hair loss treatment. This rare condition causes excessive hair growth and stopped in all cases once caregivers ceased using the medication. Health experts and European regulators have issued warnings about the risks of minoxidil exposure in infants, leading to calls for clearer warnings on product packaging.
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