Hair & Nails Flashcards
What is androgenic alopecia?
hair loss in males (M pattern) or females (overall thinning)
both have neg pull test but present
What’s the treatment for male patterned hair loss?
topical minoxidil or oral finasteride combo
What’s the treatment for female patterned hair loss?
antiandrogens like sprinolactone + BC
What is telogen effluvium?
stress-induced hair loss, positive pull test
How do you treat telogen effluvium?
topical minoxidil
What is alopecia areata?
discreet coin patches of hair loss, exclamation point hair, POS pull test.
most likely auto-immune
What should you do to help diagnose alopecia areata?
check labs for any underlying conditions
How do you treat alopecia areata?
topical corticosteroids (SUPER potent), intralesional corticosteroids
topical minoxidil; anthralin (children)
What is traction alopecia?
balding from excessive pulling, must recommend different habits
What is hot-comb alopecia?
end stage traction alopecia – must stop inflammation, hair restoration
What is trichtollomania?
hair thinning from pulling it out from stress or OCD
refer that to psych!
What is myxoid/digital mucus cyst?
shiny, semi-translucent, filled with jelly-like fluid, papular
How do you treat myxoid mucus cyst?
repeated punctures and drainage and expression; maybe injections of steroids
What is melanonychia?
brown discoloration on band/under nail
In who is melanonychia more common?
people of color
