Alopecia: diagnosis and management.
May 1995
in “
PubMed
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TLDR Hair loss is common and requires proper diagnosis and treatment to address its causes and effects.
The document discussed that hair loss was a prevalent issue affecting both genders across all ages, with androgenetic alopecia being the most common type. Diagnosis required a thorough history, physical examination, and sometimes specialized tests like "hair pluck" and scalp biopsy. Treatment aimed to eliminate the cause of secondary hair loss, educate patients, and provide specific interventions for different alopecia types, while also considering the cosmetic and psychological effects of hair loss.
