Female pattern hair loss

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Female pattern hair loss

Background

Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is a commonly encounter clinical presentation in primary care. Pattern hair loss in women is characteris by diffuse hair thinning. Often becomes an ongoing cause of psychosocial distress.

Objective

The aim of this article is to present a practical approach for the clinical assessment of female hair loss and to review the up-to-date treatment modalities.

Discussion

Alopecia can be the first symptom of systemic illness. It is therefore crucial for the primary care physician to be able to differentiate between FPHL and more concerning causes of hair loss. Treatment options often involve a combination of non-androgenic ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี and androgenic therapy. The use of oral minoxidil in combination with oral spironolactone is a novel therapy with promising results. The role of the general practitioner is paramount in establishing the diagnosis, setting achievable therapeutic goals and navigating the psychosocial comorbidity associated with this chronic condition.

Female pattern hair loss and general health

As alopecia is highly visible, a patient may note hair loss as the first symptom of a host of underlying or contributing medical and psychiatric conditions. All causes of hyperandrogenism, such as ovarian or adrenal tumours, polycystic ovarian syndrome and adrenal hyperplasia

What Is Female Pattern Baldness. Can It Be Treat?

While female pattern baldness, or female androgenetic alopecia, is not as common as male pattern baldness, the condition can be no less devastating. The condition is normal for more than half of all women, and while losing your hair is relatively harmless, your confidence is where it tends to receive the most damage.