TY - JOUR
T1 - Problems in pattern alopecia
AU - Richards, Kristen N.
AU - Rashid, Rashid M.
N1 - Copyright:
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PY - 2012/6
Y1 - 2012/6
N2 - Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) was originally described as synonymous with androgenetic alopecia. However, the role of androgens in FPHL has not been proven, and the etiology is not yet defined. Several patterns of hair loss in women have been described, in addition to descriptions of scarring alopecias mimicking FPHL. In this paper, we discuss FPHL as an entity other than androgenetic alopecia and suggest that de-emphasizing the physicians reliance on pattern in the diagnosis of hair loss in women, and instead utilizing other tools including dermoscopy and histopathology, would benefit clinician's efforts in treating alopecias.
AB - Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) was originally described as synonymous with androgenetic alopecia. However, the role of androgens in FPHL has not been proven, and the etiology is not yet defined. Several patterns of hair loss in women have been described, in addition to descriptions of scarring alopecias mimicking FPHL. In this paper, we discuss FPHL as an entity other than androgenetic alopecia and suggest that de-emphasizing the physicians reliance on pattern in the diagnosis of hair loss in women, and instead utilizing other tools including dermoscopy and histopathology, would benefit clinician's efforts in treating alopecias.
KW - Androgenetic alopecia
KW - Female pattern hair loss
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1473-2165.2012.00607.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1473-2165.2012.00607.x
M3 - Comment/debate
C2 - 22672277
AN - SCOPUS:84861941521
SN - 1473-2130
VL - 11
SP - 131
EP - 133
JO - Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
JF - Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
IS - 2
ER -