TLDR The document provided instructions for completing a CME exam on diagnosing and managing hair loss.
The document provided instructions for completing a CME (Continuing Medical Education) examination for the February 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. It included questions related to diagnosing and managing hair loss conditions. For example, a 45-year-old woman with diffuse hair shedding was likely diagnosed with diffuse alopecia areata, and appropriate management might include ordering blood ferritin and thyroid-stimulating hormone levels. Another case involved an 8-year-old boy with localized hair loss, likely diagnosed with patchy alopecia areata, where no routine blood test was indicated. The document also provided contact information for obtaining additional answer sheets and instructions for earning CME credit.
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January 2009 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” A specific thyroid hormone resistance mutation may be linked to different types of hair loss.
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March 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some breast cancer patients developed permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, showing patterns similar to common baldness and alopecia areata.
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April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
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December 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.
