Management of Female-Pattern Hair Loss

July 2016 in “ Prescriber ”

Rebecca L. Mann

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TLDR Minoxidil and spironolactone slow hair loss in women.

The article discusses female-pattern hair loss, which is characterized by terminal hair loss, miniaturized hairs, preservation of the frontal hairline, and no scale, flaking, or inflammation present. Treatment options include minoxidil cutaneous solution and spironolactone, with the aim of slowing the rate of progression of hair loss rather than promoting hair regrowth. The article also emphasizes the role of GPs in managing patient expectations and exploring reversible causes of hair loss.

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