Low-Dose Minoxidil for Alopecia May Not Be Safe for Patients with SLE
Devyn Zaminski Credit: LinkedIn New findings suggest dermatologists avoid 5 mg-per-day doses of oral minoxidil for alopecia in those with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and other risk factors for pericardial side effects, or prescribe in collaboration with a cardiologist and/or rheumatologist.1 Although evidence indicates those with SLE maintain a greater risk of developing pericardial side … Read more