Dermatologic Clinics: Hair Disorders

    July 1988 in “ Archives of Dermatology ”
    Rebecca J. Caserio
    From the encyclopedia
    Alopecia Areata →

    autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Studysummary This comprehensive book on hair disorders covers various topics, including alopecia and hair replacement techniques, and provides extensive bibliographies but does not report new clinical results. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    The 1988 text "Dermatologic Clinics: Hair Disorders" provided a comprehensive reference on various hair disorders, covering topics such as the biology of hair, evaluation of alopecia, androgenetic alopecia, hirsutism, and hair replacement techniques. It also addressed conditions like alopecia areata, hair loss due to systemic disease, drug-induced alopecia, hair-shaft anomalies, trichotillomania, scarring alopecia, and the use of hair cosmetics and minoxidil. The text included detailed discussions on androgen metabolism and its role in common alopecias, emphasizing the importance of a thorough medical history and specific assessment techniques for patients with hair disorders. Each chapter was supported by an extensive bibliography, reflecting the text's up-to-date nature at the time.
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