Differential Diagnosis of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss

    September 2017
    Eileen Khia Way Tan
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    TLDR Detailed history and physical examination are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
    This document from 2018 discusses the differential diagnosis of male and female pattern hair loss, with a focus on androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and telogen effluvium. The document provides information on the physical examination, laboratory investigations, and scalp biopsy necessary to make a proper diagnosis. The document also discusses the classification of primary cicatricial alopecia and the importance of careful evaluation before hair transplantation. The document concludes that a detailed history and physical examination is the most important step toward the diagnosis of alopecia.
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