Hair Evaluation Method: Pull Test and Wash Test

The document described two noninvasive methods for assessing hair loss in women: the pull test and the wash test. The pull test involved gently pulling hair from four different scalp areas to count the number of hairs shed, which helped determine the severity of hair loss and differentiate between non-scarring and scarring alopecias. The wash test required patients to refrain from shampooing for 5 days, after which shed hairs were collected and counted to assess the severity of hair loss, particularly telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia. Both methods were simple, cost-effective, and useful for diagnosing hair loss severity and type in a clinical setting.