Diffuse Hair Loss: Its Triggers and Management

June 2009 in “ Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine ”

Shannon Harrison, Wilma F. Bergfeld

telogen effluvium hair-pull test scalp examination scalp biopsy biotin zinc topical minoxidil oral finasteride spironolactone androgenetic alopecia anagen hair loss Rogaine Propecia

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Biotin →

supplement to help with hair texture and quality

Zinc →

Spironolactone →

powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

Studysummary This article reviews various causes of diffuse hair loss, highlighting the importance of identifying triggers through thorough examination for effective treatment and emphasizing patient education in management; it reports no new clinical findings.

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