Swollen Lips

The document discussed the challenge of assessing hair loss in a 45-year-old woman who reported excessive hair shedding. It highlighted the difficulty in determining whether hair loss is real or perceived, noting that women can lose up to 80,000 hairs before noticeable thinning occurs. The lack of precise tools for counting hairs was contrasted with the precision available for counting blood cells. While counting hairs on sample skin areas is possible, it is impractical outside of research studies on hair growth stimulants like Rogaine® and Propecia®. The woman counted her daily hair loss, which significantly exceeded the normal range of 75 to 100 hairs.