Hair Loss
Hair loss comes in many forms and it is an increasingly common complaint of dermatology clinic patients. While there are many potential diagnoses, the most frequently encountered are androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness [MPB]; female pattern hair loss [FPHL]), telogen effluvium, or alopecia areata. Several forms of scarring alopecia also seem to be becoming more common in dermatology clinics. However by far, the near universal hair loss complaint is androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in men and women. The population frequency of AGA varies with ethnicity, but as a rough generalization up to 70% of men and 40% of women will experience some degree of AGA in their lifetime. While the condition is a widespread experience, negative image perceptions[1] mean affected individuals can be highly motivated to seek diagnosis and treatment.
Skin Therapy Letter. 2012;17(6) © 2012 SkinCareGuide.com
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