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A popular OTC hair loss treatment is causing excessive hair growth in infants through skin contact and breastfeeding, whilst triggering serious eye disorders in adults.
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Minoxidil, originally developed as a blood pressure medication, was later reformulated as a topical treatment for hair loss after doctors noticed it promoted hair growth as a side effect.
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The drug is now widely available without prescription in the form of sprays and foams for treating androgenetic alopecia, commonly known as male or female pattern baldness.
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The findings aim to strengthen drug safety awareness and improve reporting practices, particularly in countries like India where minoxidil use remains widespread and largely unmonitored.