The diagnosis and management of alopecia

M.H. Motswaledi; K. Mathekga

doi:10.1080/20786204.2012.10874278

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The diagnosis and management of alopecia

M.H. Motswaledi, K. Mathekga

About the author(s)

M.H. Motswaledi, Department of Dermatology, University of Limpopo, South Africa
K. Mathekga, Department of Dermatology, University of Limpopo, South Africa

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Abstract

Alopecia refers to loss of hair from the scalp or other hair-bearing areas of the body. Alopecia has a significant impact on quality of life. It is commonly associated with loss of self-esteem and emotional stress. It can be non-scarring (noncicatricial) and reversible, or scarring (cicatricial) and often permanent.

Keywords

alopecia; skin disorder; diagnosis; management

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