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This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they exist. The article ends with the author's clinical recommendations.

A 45-year-old white woman presents with a 1-year history of scalp-hair loss. She was hospitalized with appendicitis 14 months ago. She has been a vegetarian for 20 years. She takes no medications. Her father was bald. On physical examination, she has diffuse, nonscarring hair thinning with a widened part over the central portion of the scalp. How should this problem be evaluated . . . [Full Text of this Article]

The Clinical Problem

Hair Biology

Causes of Hair Loss

Strategies and Evidence

Evaluation

Laboratory Testing

Management

Minoxidil Solution

Antiandrogen Therapies

Hair Transplantation

Treatment of Other Causes of Hair Loss

Areas of Uncertainty

Guidelines

Conclusions and Recommendations

Source Information

From the Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, University of British Columbia, and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute — both in Vancouver, Canada; and the Department of Dermatology, New York University, New York.

Address reprint requests to Dr. Shapiro at the Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, University of British Columbia, 835 W. 10th Ave., Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E8, Canada.

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Hair Loss in Women
Schlegel A., Shapiro J.
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N Engl J Med 2008; 358:533-534, Jan 31, 2008. Correspondence

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