International hair loss experts reached consensus on low-dose oral minoxidil for alopecia in adults and adolescents, but not children under 12, in a modified Delphi study.
Psoriasis not only marks the skin but also significantly raises the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and cardiovascular death, highlighting an urgent need for cardiovascular screening in these patients.
"No one ever trades in a Rolls Royce—they just maintain the one they have," quipped pioneering dermatologist Lowell Goldsmith after cardiac surgery, exemplifying the wit and wisdom that marked his 57-year career advancing dermatologic medicine.
Patients with skin conditions are three times more likely to experience pruritus, highlighting a critical link between dermatologic health and quality of life.