Hair Loss

Question 1

What is Alopecia areata?

Answer 1

is an autoimmune condition with associated patchy bald spots. This may progress further into alopecia totalis with total body hair loss.
(ref: BMJOn Examination)

Question 2

Androgenic Alopecia

?treatment

Answer 2

• -> “Male pattern baldness”
• ->Can effect females: ?acne, hirsituism, irregular menses

–>Hair transplant, Wigs, Medical → Minoxidil (topical), Finasteride (oral)

Question 3

Telogen Effluvium

Answer 3

Loss of hair 2-4/12 after a physicaly or psychologically stressful event
E.g. stress, acute illness, emotional crisis, pregnancy,

Question 4

Alopecia-diffuse

Answer 4

Check for fe deficiency
Thyroid deficiency
Protein deficiency

Question 5

Cicatricial alopecia

Answer 5

Scarring from fibrotic destruction of the hair follicle

E.g. secondary to lupus