Abstract
Hair loss is a common complaint of dermatology patients, and a condition that can cause significant psychosocial distress. Hair loss is often treated with topical minoxidil and systemic medications such as finasteride; however, patients often prefer alternative treatment options with fewer potential side effects. Treatments for two of the most common forms of hair loss, androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, are discussed in this chapter.
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Lio, P.A., Patel, T., Peters, N.T., Kasprowicz, S. (2015). Hair Loss. In: Handbook of Integrative Dermatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17816-5_7
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