Initial Office Evaluation of Hair Loss in Adult Women

Darla A. Grimes; Olivia Blankenship; Christie Kremer; Sally Reese; Frances Sonstein

doi:10.1016/j.nurpra.2010.09.013

Initial Office Evaluation of Hair Loss in Adult Women

Darla A. Grimes, Olivia Blankenship, Christie Kremer, Sally Reese, Frances Sonstein

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Abstract

Hair loss, or alopecia, occurs in up to 50% of people in their lifetime. Understanding the hair growth cycle is crucial to evaluating hair loss in women and helping them understand the expected course and treatment. Three categories of hair loss are discussed, with the most common presentations of each illustrated. Systemic disorders associated with hair loss and infectious processes and medications are also examined. Identifying and treating underlying medical conditions or removing trigger medications, trauma, or illness will reinstate hair growth without added intervention.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	456-462
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume	7
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2010.09.013
State	Published - Jun 2011

Keywords

Alopecia
Effluvium
Female
Hair loss

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Advanced and Specialized Nursing

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Initial Office Evaluation of Hair Loss in Adult Women

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