... 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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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... 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... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Nonscarring
Aging (pattern baldness)
Androgenetic alopecia (e.g., secondary to ovarian or adrenal dysfunction)
Traction or
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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... 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... 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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Alopecia, or hair loss, is a common disorder that occurs in all age groups. Aplasia cutis and congenital triangular alopecia occur in... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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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 alopecia), the hair follicle can generally regrow hair... 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... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric 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 ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References
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