Hair problems in women

Neste, D.J.J. Van; Rushton, D. H.

doi:10.1016/s0738-081x(96)00114-9

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“…As only anagen hairs elongate, the assessment of the same precise target helps determine the ratio of anagen to telogen hairs [62] Advantages: Patient-friendly Totally noninvasive Does not affect natural process of hair growth or loss by itself [67] Use of computer applications for hair recognition [59] Subject to continuous improvement [67][68][69] …”

Section: Advanced Malignancymentioning

confidence: 99%

Telogen effluvium

Grover¹,

Khurana²

2013

Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol

107

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Telogen effluvium (TE) is one of the most common causes of diffuse nonscarring hair loss. In its acute form, it generates a lot of anxiety in the patient, which can be significantly allayed with a confident diagnosis. In its more chronic form, however, the hair loss may go unnoticed for long periods of time. Here in, the dermatologist's role in differentiating it from the more common patterned hair loss is significant. Differentiating TE from other causes of diffuse nonscarring hair loss can indeed be a daunting task and TE is often used as a waste basket diagnosis. A number of factors have been implicated in the causation of TE, however, clear evidence in their support is lacking. The role of stress as a causative factor as well as the result of hair loss needs to be adequately understood. This review aims at summarizing our current level of knowledge with respect to this very common cause of hair loss. An attempt is made to help the readers reliably differentiate TE from other causes of diffuse nonscarring hair loss. The possible causative factors, pathogenetic mechanisms, clinical presentation, and possible treatment options are discussed.

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Section: Advanced Malignancymentioning

confidence: 99%

Telogen effluvium

Grover¹,

Khurana²

2013

Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol

107

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“…1 Like other organs hair also needs adequate nutrition as evidenced by its affect in various nutritional diseases. 4,5 Protein energy malnutrition in particular causes significant hair changes. 4,5 Besides this, various micronutrients have also been implicated as etiological factors of hair loss.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…4,5 Protein energy malnutrition in particular causes significant hair changes. 4,5 Besides this, various micronutrients have also been implicated as etiological factors of hair loss. 6,7 Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency disorder of the world.…”

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A Study of Serum Ferritin Level in Female Patient with Alopecia

Pradhan¹,

Rai²,

Paudel³

2018

J Coll Med Sci-Nepal

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Introduction: Total body iron store is an integral factor in the development of hair follicle. Numerous studies have been done seeking for the relationship between body iron store and various forms of chronic diffuse hair loss, with relatively contradictory findings in various reports in these studies. The main objective of this study is to find out if there is any association between total body iron store and various types of chronic diffuse hair loss in females in reproductive age. Materials and Methods: This is a hospital based case control study conducted in Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal. Sixty female patients of age group 15-50 years with chronic diffuse hair loss with equal number of age-and sexmatched controls were studied. Both of the study groups were evaluated for various parameters of iron status. Results: The mean value of serum ferritin in cases was significantly lower as compared to controls (p=0.018). Patients with alopecia areata (p=0.008) and androgenetic alopecia (p=0.021) had significantly lower serum ferritin, whereas there was no statistically significant difference in telogen effluvium and controls (p=0.857).The mean value of hemoglobin, hematocrit and mean corpuscular hemoglobin was found to be significantly lower in alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia. However, there was no statistically significant difference in RBC indices of patients of telogen effluvium and controls. Conclusion: Diffuse chronic hair loss shows definite association with serum ferritin and various RBC indices in female of reproductive age group. Alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia show major association with total body iron stores.Keywords: alopecia areata; androgenetic alopecia; serum ferritin; telogen effluvium. 117 2017 to 28 February 2018. Written consent was taken from all the study subjects before their inclusion in the study. The study comprised of 120 female patient of reproductive age group (15-50 years) presenting to the dermatology department of Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, of which 60 were case and 60 controls. The diagnosis of various types of alopecia was made on the basis of history and clinical examination. Androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata were included in the study. Inclusion criteria for cases: all the consenting female patients of age group 15-50 years with chronic hair loss. Exclusion criteria for cases: Participants on iron, folic acid, vitamin B12, pregnancy in the preceding one year, undergoing major surgery, endocrine abnormalities, on medication for systemic disorders and acute inflammatory condition. Inclusion criteria for controls: the control group comprised of age and sex matched patients presenting to the dermatology department for some other dermatological abnormality not directly related to alopecia of iron deficiency.Exclusion criteria for controls: Participants on iron, folic acid, vitamin B12, pregnancy in the preceding one year, undergoing major surgery, endocrine abnormalitie...

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“…Hair loss is a common complaint in women and affects over 25% of women in developed countries [1]. Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) and diffuse telogen effluvium (TE) account for the majority of cases [2,3,4,5,6,7].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%