androgenic alopecia Flashcards
what is the female pattern baldness ?
starts from the crown of the head
ludwig patterns of hair loss in women
what are the investigations for alopecia ?
hair pull test
trichrogram
blood test - hair loss screen
dermoscopy - trichoscopy
skin biopsy
what are the findings in the hair pull test in alopecia ?
2-3 hairs is normal
more than 6 hairs is excessive
what is the hair loss screen ?
urea and electrolytes
iron , TIBC, serum ferritin
thyroid profile
ANA
vitamin D
testosterone
prolactin
what is found in trichoscopy in alopecia ?
diversity in hair shaft diameters
brown halos around the follicles peripilar sign
what is the main DDDx of androgenic alopecia ?
diffuse non scarring scalp alopecia
what is the treatment for androgenic alopecia ?
topical minoxidil
antiandrogens like oral finasteride
mesotherapy
hair piece
hair transplantation
