Approach to the Patient With Hair Loss
August 2023
in “
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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alopecia scarring alopecia cicatricial alopecia non-scarring alopecia noncicatricial alopecia dermatoscopy histopathological analysis iron deficiency female pattern hair loss chronic telogen effluvium direct immunofluorescence hair loss scarring hair loss non-scarring hair loss female hair loss chronic hair shedding
Studysummary This continuing medical education article outlines the comprehensive approach needed to diagnose alopecia, emphasizing the importance of a thorough history, scalp and hair examination, and, if necessary, laboratory analysis and biopsy for effective treatment planning.
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