TLDR The paper concludes that detailed patient history, skin exams, and lab tests are crucial for diagnosing and treating hair loss from diffuse alopecia.
The 2018 paper "Diffuse Alopecias" from Haydarpasa Numune Med J discussed the common health issue of hair loss, specifically diffuse alopecia, which causes significant anxiety and emotional stress in patients. The pathogenesis of diffuse alopecia is due to changes in the hair cycle. The condition is divided into two categories: anagen effluvium and telogen effluvium, based on the affected hair. The paper emphasized the importance of a detailed history, dermatological examination, and laboratory investigations for diagnosis. The paper also discussed the diagnosis and treatment methods for diffuse alopecia.
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