Disorders of Hair Growth: Diagnosis and Treatment

    November 1994 in “ JAMA ”
    Marie-Louise T. Johnson
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    TLDR The book is a detailed guide on hair growth issues and treatments, recommended for specialists and hospital libraries.
    The document provides a review of the book "Disorders of Hair Growth: Diagnosis and Treatment" edited by Elise A. Olsen. The book is a comprehensive resource on hair growth, detailing the embryology, development, and pigmentation of hair follicles, as well as the factors that influence these processes. It offers a thorough guide for assessing patients with hair loss, including history taking, examination, biopsy, and laboratory testing. The book covers various causes of hair growth disruption, such as inflammation, infection, trauma, hormonal issues, autoimmune diseases, and abnormal excessive growth. It also discusses surgical treatments for hair loss, hair growth problems specific to African Americans, and hair care products. While the book is praised for its extensive information and minimal redundancy, it is noted that not all questions about hair disorders can be answered due to limitations in available data. The reviewer, Marie-Louise T. Johnson, MD, PhD, recommends the book as a valuable reference for dermatologists and other specialists dealing with hair disorders, as well as for inclusion in hospital libraries.
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