Female pattern alopecia and telogen effluvium: figuring out diffuse alopecia

Fernanda Torres; Antonella Tosti

doi:10.12788/j.sder.2015.0142

Female pattern alopecia and telogen effluvium: figuring out diffuse alopecia

Fernanda Torres, Antonella Tosti

Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery

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Abstract

Diffuse hair loss in women causes a significant impact on quality of life, reduces self-esteem, and increases stress. One of the major challenges when evaluating patients with diffuse hair loss is to determine whether you are dealing with either female pattern alopecia, telogen effluvium, or both, as they can coexist. Establishing the correct diagnosis is mandatory for optimal patient care. This article will highlight how to distinguish between and properly manage these 2 conditions.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	67-71
Number of pages	5
Journal	Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
Volume	34
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12788/j.sder.2015.0142
State	Published - Jun 1 2015

Keywords

androgenetic alopecia
dermoscopy
female pattern hair loss
finasteride
hair loss
minoxidil
telogen effluvium
trichoscopy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Medicine(all)

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