Hirsutism, postpartum telogen effluvium, and male pattern alopecia.
This paper reviews the interrelating factors affecting hair growth. It presents current data on the development of alopecia and hirsutism in males and females and the newer approaches to treatment.
Millikan
Larry
L
Department of Dermatology, Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA. millikan@tulane.edu
D000505:Alopecia / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006197:Hair / Q000254:growth & development / Q000502:physiology*; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006728:Hormones / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000502:physiology*; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology*
D006728:Hormones