FAST FACTS:DISORDERS OF THE HAIR AND SCALP

Salient features:the book covers basic hair biology and pathology to understand the mechanism of hair loss and symptoms related to pathogenesis. Focuses on practical application, including number of top tips to aid in clinical diagnosis, such as the value of the dermatoscope in examination of the hair and scalp. Improves ability to diagnose a range of common and less common hair and scalp disorders, including different types of hair loss, to perform further investigations, and to provide therapeutic, cosmetic and supportive advice. Key points, key reference and tables have been given in attractive colored boxes for quick reference. An ideal resource for primary care practitioners, practice nurses, trainee dermatologists and trichologists table of contents:introduction anatomy & physiology diagnosis androgenetic alopecia diffuse hair loss alopecia areata trichotillosis and traction alopecia scarring alpecia tinea capitis hirsutism and hypertrichosis scalp disorders special problems in c