Rogaine extra strength and Skin blushing/flushing - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Skin blushing/flushing is reported as a side effect among people who take Rogaine extra strength (minoxidil), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Propecia, and have Sleep disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Rogaine extra strength. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,002 people who have side effects when taking Rogaine extra strength from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Rogaine extra strength?

Rogaine extra strength has active ingredients of minoxidil. It is often used in hair loss. eHealthMe is studying from 12,027 Rogaine extra strength users. Check the latest studies of Rogaine extra strength.

What is Skin blushing/flushing?

Skin blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck) is found to be associated with 2,009 drugs and 2,936 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Skin blushing/flushing.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

12,002 people reported to have side effects when taking Rogaine extra strength.
Among them, 15 people (0.12%) have Skin blushing/flushing.

Could Rogaine extra strength cause Skin blushing/flushing?

Among these 15 people:

What is the gender of people who have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Rogaine extra strength? *

female: 14.29 %
male: 85.71 %

What is the age of people who have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Rogaine extra strength? *

What are other drugs people take besides Rogaine extra strength? *

What are other side effects people have besides Skin blushing/flushing? *

Rashes (redness): 6 people, 40.00%
Dizziness: 3 people, 20.00%
Overdose: 3 people, 20.00%
Skin Irritation: 2 people, 13.33%
Eye Swelling: 2 people, 13.33%
Weight Increased: 1 person, 6.67%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 6.67%
Asthenopia (eyestrain-tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem): 1 person, 6.67%
Blood Pressure Fluctuation: 1 person, 6.67%
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it): 1 person, 6.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sleep Disorder: 3 people, 20.00%
Hair Growth Abnormal: 2 people, 13.33%
Depression: 2 people, 13.33%
Pain: 1 person, 6.67%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 6.67%
Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 1 person, 6.67%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 6.67%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 6.67%
Eye Pruritus (eye itching): 1 person, 6.67%
Enlarged Prostate: 1 person, 6.67%

* 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 Rogaine extra strength) and Rogaine extra strength (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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