Minoxidil and Seborrhoeic dermatitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Seborrhoeic dermatitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Minoxidil (minoxidil), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Propecia, and have Androgenetic alopecia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Seborrhoeic dermatitis when taking Minoxidil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 29,340 people who have side effects when taking Minoxidil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Minoxidil?

Minoxidil has active ingredients of minoxidil. It is often used in hair loss. eHealthMe is studying from 29,925 Minoxidil users. Check the latest studies of Minoxidil.

What is Seborrhoeic dermatitis?

Seborrhoeic dermatitis (a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp) is found to be associated with 361 drugs and 513 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Seborrhoeic dermatitis.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

29,340 people reported to have side effects when taking Minoxidil.
Among them, 18 people (0.06%) have Seborrhoeic dermatitis.

Could Minoxidil cause Seborrhoeic dermatitis?

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Minoxidil when they have Seborrhoeic dermatitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Seborrhoeic dermatitis when taking Minoxidil? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Seborrhoeic dermatitis when taking Minoxidil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Minoxidil? *

Propecia: 7 people, 38.89%
Finasteride: 6 people, 33.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Seborrhoeic dermatitis? *

Erection Problems: 7 people, 38.89%
Depression: 7 people, 38.89%
Actinic Elastosis (disorder in which the skin appears yellow and thickened as a result of sun damage): 6 people, 33.33%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 6 people, 33.33%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 33.33%
Listless (lack of interest, energy, or spirit): 6 people, 33.33%
Loss Of Libido (loss of sexual urge): 6 people, 33.33%
Melanocytic Naevus (a type of lesion that contains nevus cells (a type of melanocyte)): 6 people, 33.33%
Milia (dead skin becomes trapped in small pockets at the surface of the skin or mouth): 6 people, 33.33%
Depressed Mood: 6 people, 33.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Androgenetic Alopecia (common form of hair loss): 7 people, 38.89%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Dubrey SW, VanGriethuysen J, Edwards CM, "A hairy fall: syncope resulting from topical application of minoxidil", BMJ case reports, 2015 Sep .
Dubrey SW, VanGriethuysen J, Edwards CM, "A hairy fall: syncope resulting from topical application of minoxidil", BMJ case reports, 2015 Sep .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on minoxidil (the active ingredients of Minoxidil) and Minoxidil (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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