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Alopecia represents a group of disorders of hair loss that can be characterized by diffuse or focal patterns. Alopecia is a common problem which leads to significant emotional and social stress for patients. The classification of alopecias divides them into scarring and non-scarring. Each group of alopecia has various etiologies presenting diagnostic and treatment challenges to the practitioner. A systematic approach to patients with alopecia, including a thorough history and close inspection of the hair and scalp, is important to the diagnosis and treatment.
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Group of disorders in which the hair follicle becomes blocked with keratin, including hidradenitis suppurativa, acne conglobata, and dissecting cellulitis.
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Barranco, C., Krishnamurthy, K. (2022). Alopecia. In: Sydney, E., Weinstein, E., Rucker, L.M. (eds) Handbook of Outpatient Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15353-2_21
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