Alopecia

Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia)

• • Scarring (Irreversible-biopsy required)

    • Lupus erythematosus

    • Lichen planopilaris

  • Non-scarring (reversible)

    • Pattern : Androgenetic alopecia

    • Anagen Effluvium : Chemotherapy , Loose anagen syndrome

    • Discrete Patches :

      • Alopecia totalis (all scalp and facial hair)

      • Alopecia universalis (all body hair)

    • Telogen Effluvium

      • Endocrine : Hyper - Hypothyroidism, Hypopituitarism, Post-partum

      • Dietary : Iron , Zinc, Copper deficiency, Vitamin A Excess

      • Drugs : 

        • discontinuation Oral contraceptives

        • retinoids (acitretin, isotretinoin)

        • Hyperthyroid drugs : PTU MMI 

        • Anticoagulants : heparin

        • Anticonvulsants : phenytoin, valproic acid, carbamazepine

        • Lithium

      • Stress Related : Post-infectious, Post-operative, Psychological stress

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