Few dermatologic problems carry as many emotional overtones as hair loss in women, which is by far the most common hair problem encountered in daily clinical practice. Fortunately, a specific diagnosis can usually be established through the application of appropriate examinations and tests, and treatment suited to the diagnosis is likely to control the problem. This comprehensively illustrated monograph provides both specialists and primary care physicians with the practical know-how required for successful management of hair loss in female patients of all ages. The book opens by critically examining various myths about hair loss. The different examination techniques are then described, and the various forms of hair loss and their treatment are discussed in detail. Approaches to follow-up are outlined, and the management of patient expectations is carefully considered. The potential role of hair care and cosmetics is also explored in some depth.                                                                                                                

Introduction

Historical Myths: Experiments on Hair Loss Cures
Age Old Myths: Popular or Layman's Myths
Physician's Myths: Don't Believe Everything you Hear on Hair
Examining Hair Loss in Women
Patient History
Clinical Examination
Trichoscopy
Trichogram
Laboratory Work-Up
Scalp Biopsy
Quantifying Hair Loss
Diagnosis and Treatment
Telogen Effluvium
Iron Deficiency
Female Pattern Hair Loss
Postpartal Hair Loss
Menopause
Seasonal Hair Shedding
Effect of Cigarette Smoking and UV Radiation
Senescent Alopecia
Alopecia with Scarring Phenomena
Trichotillomania and Related Disorders
Imaginary Hair Loss
Trichodynia and Red Scalp
Concept of Multigargeted Treatment
Anagen Effluvium
Chemotherapy Induced Hair Loss
Loose Anagen Hair and Short Anagen Hair
Follow-Up
Global Photographic Assessment
Hair Loss Related Life Quality Index (Hairdex)
Patient Compliance Issues
Patient Expectation Management
Listening to the Patient
AdjustmentDisorders
Tackling Side-Effects
Hair Prosthesis
Hair Care and Cosmetics
Hair Weathering
Shampoos
Conditioners
Hair Styling Aids
Hair Dyes
Cosmetic Treatment for Aging Hair
Adverse Effects of Cosmetic Hair Treatments
Epilog: StAgnes of Rome, Patron Saint of Women with Hair Loss
Female Hair in Christian Iconography.