The Alopecias

Dermatologists and other physicians encounter various types of alopecia in their daily practices. With insight from experts, this book provides practical answers to most diagnostic and therapeutic problems related to these disorders. Topics include the biology of the hair and follicle, traumatic alopecia, androgenetic alopecia, the management of scarring alopecia, and practical diagnosis of congenital disorders of the scalp. The book also examines diagnosis and treatment of hair in African-American patients. It discusses cosmetic hair care and aesthetic surgery and explores stem cells, hair growth factors, and PRP.