Hair loss

Question 1

Symptoms of male pattern hair loss

Answer 1

-begins at top and back of head(XXX), top of forehead
-u shape hair around sides

Question 2

Symptoms of female pattern hair loss

Answer 2

-gradual thinning over crown and mid-frontal scalp
-hairs are thinner, shorter, XXX

Question 3

Do not self treat AGA

Answer 3

-less than 18
-pregnancy/lactation/postpartum
-recent d/c of XXX
-no family history
-endocrine dysfunction
-medications
-dietary deficiencies
-sudden/patchy hair loss
-fever/inflammation
-skin lesions
-loss of eyebrows/eyelashes
-pitting of nails

Question 4

non pharmacological treatments for hair loss

Answer 4

-wigs
-hair weaves
-hair volumizing approach
-scalp camo

Question 5

OTC treatments for hair loss

Answer 5

-minoxidil( 2% solution, 5% solution, 5% foam)

Question 6

When to follow up for hair loss

Answer 6

-after 4 months of OTC treatment
-sooner if developed XXX
-minoxidil treatment

Question 7

Minoxidil 2% soln

Answer 7

-approved for females
-not preferred for males

Question 8

Minoxidil 5% solution

Answer 8

-not used for females
-preferred in males

Question 9

Minoxidil 5% foam

Answer 9

-approved for both males and females
-solvent free

Question 10

Minoxidil dosing

Answer 10

-solution: 1 mL BID
-foam: 1/2 capful BID

Question 11

Minoxidil drug interactions

Answer 11

-topical corticosteroids
-petrolatum
-retinoids

Question 12

When to avoid use of minoxidil

Answer 12

-preexisting cardiovascular conditions due to XXX
-scalp damage
-severe sunburn
-pregnancy