Diseases of the Hair and Scalp
July 1994
in “
Archives of Dermatology
”
androgenetic alopecia hirsutism alopecia areata cicatricial alopecia traumatic alopecia hair follicle hair shaft alopecia hair growth hair cosmetics scalp diseases hair color embryology of hair physiology of hair structure of hair function of hair systemic diseases affecting hair skin diseases affecting hair male pattern baldness female pattern baldness bald spots scarring alopecia hair loss hair care products baldness hair dye hair structure hair function hair growth disorders
TLDR The book provides a thorough guide on hair and scalp diseases, covering causes, types, and evaluation methods.
The document "Diseases of the Hair and Scalp" was a comprehensive and well-referenced text that covered the biology and clinical assessment of hair growth, both normal and abnormal. It included detailed discussions on the embryology, physiology, structure, and function of the hair follicle, as well as the physical properties of the hair shaft. The text addressed normal and abnormal body hair growth in children through puberty, and provided explanations for conditions such as androgenetic alopecia, hirsutism, and other causes of alopecia. It also covered topics like traumatic alopecia, alopecia areata, cicatricial alopecia, hair color, infections, infestations, psychological factors, hair cosmetics, nevi, tumors, and cysts. Additionally, it discussed systemic, skin, and scalp diseases affecting hair growth and offered techniques for evaluating patients with hair loss complaints. The book was noted for being well-indexed and organized, allowing readers to quickly find information on specific questions.
