Hair Loss And Hair Disorders

Hair loss, or alopecia, can cause significant psychological stress due to its cosmetic impact. It involves either hair follicles or hair shafts and is classified into non-cicatricial and cicatricial types based on the damage, which affects the prognosis. Trichoscopy is crucial for diagnosis. The most common types seen in outpatient settings are telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia. Treatment varies depending on the type and severity of the condition.