Female pattern alopecia and telogen effuvium: figuring out diffuse alopecia
June 2015
in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
TLDR The article explains how to tell apart and treat two common causes of hair loss in women.
The document from 2015 discussed the significant impact of diffuse hair loss in women on their quality of life, self-esteem, and stress levels. It emphasized the challenge in diagnosing whether the hair loss is due to female pattern alopecia, telogen effluvium, or both, as these conditions can coexist. The importance of establishing the correct diagnosis for optimal patient care was stressed. The article aimed to provide guidance on how to distinguish between and manage these two conditions.
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