Skin And Hair Disorders: Advances In Dermatological Conditions

April 1986 in “ Postgraduate Medicine ”

Larry E. Millikan

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TLDR Accurate diagnosis and treatment of skin and hair disorders are crucial, with growing focus on hair loss treatments like topical minoxidil.

The symposium on skin and hair disorders in 1986 highlighted the significant impact of dermatological conditions on ambulatory medicine, discussing advances in treating viral exanthems, psoriasis, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and alopecia. It emphasized the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment, particularly for conditions that mimic other diseases. The symposium noted growing patient concern over hair loss and the potential of treatments like topical minoxidil for androgenic alopecia, reflecting an increasing focus on self-image and cosmetic concerns in medical care.

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