Non-Androgenetic Hair Loss

October 2022 in “ Hair Transplantation ”

scarring hair loss nonscarring hair loss trichoscopy hair transplantation cicatricial alopecia hair restoration surgery

TLDR Hair loss can be treated with careful diagnosis and sometimes hair transplants, but caution is needed for certain types.

The chapter reviewed the identification and treatment of various types of scarring and nonscarring hair loss, excluding androgenetic alopecia. It emphasized the importance of a thorough patient history, physical examination, and the use of tools like trichoscopy and lab evaluations. Hair transplantation was discussed as a treatment option for many types of hair loss, but the authors cautioned about its use in cicatricial alopecia due to potential risks. The utility and risks of hair restoration surgery for nonandrogenetic alopecias were also examined.

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