TLDR Treat male pattern hair loss by checking B12, folate, thyroid levels, and using step-by-step treatments.
This chapter focuses on the management of male pattern hair loss, providing essential information and various treatment options for dermatology trainees and junior doctors. It emphasizes the importance of checking and correcting B12, folate, and thyroid function tests (TFTs). Dermatologists also advise taking baseline photographs and recommending hair camouflage. The treatments are organized in numerical steps to guide practitioners in managing this condition effectively.
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January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Check and treat low iron and vitamin D levels in people with hair loss.
[object Object] January 2021 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” Many young men with hair loss have low levels of vitamin D and B12.
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