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Differential Diagnosis of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss

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Pattern hair loss may present as a diagnostic challenge. This chapter reviews common non-cicatricial and cicatricial alopecia. A clinical approach outlining the pertinent history, physical examination, and appropriate diagnostic tests is presented. This allows the clinician to make an accurate diagnosis and provide appropriate medical and/or surgical restoration.

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Dr. Eileen Tan has nothing to disclose. Unless otherwise indicated, the clinical images are courtesy of Dr. Eileen Tan.

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  1. MRCP(UK), Dermatologist, Eileen Tan Skin, Laser and Hair Transplant Clinic, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, 38 Irrawaddy Road, #05-38, Singapore, Singapore, 329563

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Tan, E. (2018). Differential Diagnosis of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss. In: Pathomvanich, D., Imagawa, K. (eds) Practical Aspects of Hair Transplantation in Asians. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-56547-5_7

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