... The clinician faced with a patient with hair loss must decide whether it is focal or diffuse. If it is focal, one should determine whether there is a rash in the area of hair loss. If there is a rash, one should consider conditions such as tinea capitis, lupus erythematosus,... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Loss of hair is termed effluvium, and the resulting condition is alopecia. Alopecia is characterized as scarring (cicatricial) or non-scarring; non-scarring alopecia is the more common form. It is differentiated from scarring alopecia by the absence of visible inflammation of the... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Alopecia (from Greek “alopekia” a disease like fox mange; “alopex” fox) represents a significant loss or absence of hair, affecting the scalp or any other hair-bearing part of the body. Human hair follicles have three... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... A clever mnemonic to apply here is HAIR. The H stands for hereditary baldness and hormonal baldness, such as that caused by hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. The A stands for alopecia areata and autoimmune
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... Nonscarring
Aging (pattern baldness)
Androgenetic alopecia (e.g., secondary to ovarian or adrenal dysfunction)
Traction or other trauma (trichotillomania, heat exposure)
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... Alopecia, or hair loss, usually occurs on the scalp but can also occur on bearded areas, eyebrows, and eyelashes. Hair loss elsewhere on the body is less common and less conspicuous. In the nonscarring form of this disorder (noncicatricial alopecia), the hair... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Alopecia usually develops gradually and affects the scalp; it may be diffuse or patchy and can be classified as scarring or nonscarring. Scarring alopecia (permanent hair loss) results from hair follicle destruction, which smoothes the skin surface, erasing follicular... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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Alopecia, or hair loss, is a common disorder that occurs in all age groups. Aplasia cutis and congenital triangular alopecia occur in infancy. Alopecia areata typically occurs in adolescents and... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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... Differential Overview
Alopecia
❑ Androgenetic
❑ Telogen effluvium
❑ Drugs/hair loss
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... Alopecia, or hair loss, usually occurs on the scalp; hair loss elsewhere on the body is less common and less conspicuous. In the nonscarring form of this disorder (noncicatricial alopecia), the hair follicle can generally regrow hair. But... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Alopecia (hair loss) usually develops gradually and affects the scalp; it may be diffuse or patchy. It can be classified as scarring or nonscarring. Scarring alopecia (permanent hair loss) results from hair follicle destruction, which smoothes the skin surface, erasing... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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...Hair loss (alopecia) from the scalp is commonin children. May be congenital or acquired, localized or diffuse. Principal Causes of Hair Loss Congenitalhair loss Localized Nevussebaceous of Jadassohn Aplasia cutis ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References
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A clever mnemonic to apply here is HAIR. The H stands for
hereditary baldness and hormonal baldness, such as that caused
by hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. The A stands for alopecia
areata and autoimmune
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... Terry Kind, MD, MPH Alopecia - BASICS Alopecia - description Absence of hair where it normally grows Categorized as acquired or congenitalMost cases are acquired: Tinea capitis is most ... Alopecia - DIAGNOSIS ... Alopecia - TREATMENT ... Alopecia - FOLLOW UP ... Alopecia - bibliography ... Alopecia - CODES ... Alopecia - PATIENT TEACHING-MED ... Alopecia - FAQ
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