Female Alopecia: An Integrated Approach From Diagnosis To Therapeutic Management

The study provides a comprehensive review of female alopecia, focusing on its pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, differential diagnosis, and therapeutic management. Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is identified as the most common cause, characterized by progressive follicular miniaturization and typical hair thinning patterns. The study emphasizes the importance of a systematic clinical evaluation, including tools like trichoscopy and laboratory investigations, for accurate diagnosis. Therapeutic management should be tailored to the specific etiology, with topical minoxidil as the first-line treatment for FPHL, and antiandrogenic therapies for selected cases. The study concludes that an integrated approach, combining precise clinical diagnosis and targeted treatment, is essential for improving clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients with female alopecia.