... 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... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Is there clitoral enlargement or other signs of virilism? These findings would suggest an ovarian tumor, an adrenal tumor or hyperplasia, chromosome mosaicism, and true ... 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... 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... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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The etiology and significance of hirsutism depend on whether the patient is hirsute only (excessive hair), or if he/she is also virilized (increased weight, clitoromegaly, acne, deep voice). Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a very common... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... The vast majority of women presenting to the clinician with excessive hair on the face or body are normal healthy females. Nevertheless, one should be alert to the pathologic consequences of this symptom.
Anatomy is the
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Aging (pattern baldness)
Androgenetic alopecia (e.g., secondary to ovarian or adrenal dysfunction)
Traction or other trauma (trichotillomania,
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Drugs
Minoxidil
Corticosteroids
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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 ... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... A distressing disorder usually found in women and children, hirsutism is the excessive growth of body hair, typically in an adult male distribution pattern. This condition commonly occurs spontaneously but may also... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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Hirsutism
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
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... Hirsutism is the excessive growth of coarse body hair in females. Excessive production of androgens (male hormones) stimulates hair growth on the pubic region, axillae, chin, upper lip, cheeks, anterior... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... 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... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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Alopecia
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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... Cynthia M. Moore-Sledge
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... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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Hirsutism
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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The growth of terminal hair (long, coarse hair) in areas other than the scalp and eyebrows is dependent on androgens. Different hair... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... Pictures
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... Differential Overview
Alopecia
❑ Androgenetic
❑ Telogen effluvium
❑ Drugs/hair loss ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings
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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... 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... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Hirsutism is the excessive growth of coarse body hair in females. Excessive androgen (male hormone) production stimulates hair growth on the pubic region, axillae, chin, upper lip, cheeks, anterior neck, sternum, linea... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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Hair Loss
(The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
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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 ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References
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The vast majority of women presenting to the clinician with excessive
hair on the face or body are normal and healthy. Nevertheless, one should be
alert to the pathologic consequences of this... Pictures
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