Fibrosing Alopecia in Androgenetic Distribution Pattern: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Women with scarring alopecia are less likely to have used hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives compared to those with female pattern hair loss.

Scarring hair loss found in female pattern; biopsy needed for diagnosis.

Hair loss requires customized treatments based on its various causes and types.

Break dancing on the head may cause a type of scarring hair loss that needs early treatment to prevent permanent damage.

Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.

Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.

Minoxidil promotes hair growth but exact mechanism is unknown.