Maryland Community Colleges Technology Needs Assessment Survey: Final Technical Report

The document reviewed the understanding of female pattern hair loss (FPHL), the most common hair loss disorder in women, as of 1997. It noted that FPHL often began in the teenage years and was marked by a progressive loss of hair density due to the miniaturization of hair follicles in specific scalp regions. This condition could significantly affect women's quality of life. Diagnosis was primarily clinical, though additional tests might be warranted based on individual patient history and evaluation. The paper aimed to summarize the knowledge at the time regarding the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis of FPHL.