Hair-Raising Emergency: Managing a Minoxidil Overdose in a 17-Month-Old Infant

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Authors

Emma Lindemann, Corewell Health West Resident
Brian Lewis, Corewell Health West
Lindsey Ouellette

Description

What begins as a standard treatment for hair loss or hypertension can quickly turn dangerous-minoxidil toxicity, though rare, may lead to severe hypotension, tachycardia, and multi-system complications, necessitating prompt medical intervention. Despite the widespread availability of minoxidil, reports of acute toxicity remain rare, and clinical management guidelines are not well established. This case highlights a severe presentation of minoxidil ingestion, emphasizing the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and critical interventions necessary for stabilization in a young child.

Publication Date

5-9-2025

Disciplines

Emergency Medicine

Recommended Citation

Lindemann E, Lewis B, Ouellette L. Hair-raising emergency: Managing a Minoxidil overdose in a 17-month-old infant. Presented at: Research Day Corewell Health West; 2025 May 9; Grand Rapids, MI.

Comments

2025 Research Day Corewell Health West, Grand Rapids, MI, May 9, 2025. Abstract 1706