Short-Term Topical Minoxidil Use Associated with Acute Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: A Case Report

Subacute, unilateral central visual loss in an otherwise healthy 34-year-old male was found to be caused by minoxidil-induced CSCR. The correlation of topical minoxidil use 1 week prior to symptom onset with resolution of findings 6 weeks after discontinuing the medication suggests CSCR as a side effect of topical minoxidil. This case report suggests that short-term use of topical minoxidil, as short as 1 week, can induce CSCR. Our case shows that minoxidil-induced CSCR can be managed with medication discontinuation and observation.