title: Hair loss: diagnosis and management.
abstract: Alopecia is usually treatable and self-limited, but it may be permanent. Careful diagnosis of the type of hair loss will aid in selecting effective treatment. Reassurance is an important component of any treatment regimen.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: Fabiane
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mulinari-Brenner
authors.forename: Wilma F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Bergfeld
mesh_terms: D000505:Alopecia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy*; D006197:Hair / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000187:drug effects; D006203:Hair Preparations / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D014256:Trichotillomania / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D006203:Hair Preparations