Alopecia Research Today is a free monthly online journal that collates and summarizes the latest research about Alopecia, including details on hair loss, baldness, treatment, causes, prevention.

Management of hair loss.

Ross EK, Shapiro J

Division of Dermatology, University of British Columbia, Canada. ekr37@yahoo.com

The management of patients with hair loss requires a customized plan. Diagnosis, prognosis, psychosocial impact, treatment options, and patient preference are key determinants. This article discusses current agents for the treatment of three commonly encountered nonscarring alopecias: male- and female-pattern hair loss, telogen effluvium, and alopecia areata. Algorithmic approaches to management are provided.

Published 19 April 2005 in Dermatol Clin, 23(2): 227-43.
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