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Does Minoxidil Cause White Patches On The Face?

i regret using minoxidil 5% on face for beared growth... i applied every night 1mi of it.. i noticed a white colour after application but thought it is dry mark of skin.. it used to b visible only of seeing it in dim light at that time but i used it for 1 month.. now i can see a whitish mark inthe area of application of minoxidil that is in beared shape..i got some facial hair too in that area..... now also the white patch is visible in dim light or putting some shade over it while focus light over my face.... i m worried if it dosent go i stopped usind minoxidil since 3 days now. please help.. i dont want leukoderma.. it is very distressing i was even feeling suicidal
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have white patches on the face is because melanin producing cell melanocyte dies due to certain factors which produce white patches. It is probaby do not occur due to minoxidil. I would suggest you to protect your skin from sun by applying sunscreen with SPF 50. Apply turmeric powder mix with honey for 15 minutes daily. Soak psoralea seeds in ginger juice for three days and have that. Consult dermatologist for proper evaluation. Doctor may prescribe topical corticosteroids , vitamin D supplement, ginkgo biloba or drugs to suppress immune system. Doctor may also recommend procedure for your skin like :-
- Light therapy.
- PUVA light therapy .
- skin graft .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Does Minoxidil Cause White Patches On The Face?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have white patches on the face is because melanin producing cell melanocyte dies due to certain factors which produce white patches. It is probaby do not occur due to minoxidil. I would suggest you to protect your skin from sun by applying sunscreen with SPF 50. Apply turmeric powder mix with honey for 15 minutes daily. Soak psoralea seeds in ginger juice for three days and have that. Consult dermatologist for proper evaluation. Doctor may prescribe topical corticosteroids , vitamin D supplement, ginkgo biloba or drugs to suppress immune system. Doctor may also recommend procedure for your skin like :- - Light therapy. - PUVA light therapy . - skin graft . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari