Hair loss in women.

B M Piraccini, A Tosti, A Sisti, B Duque-Estrada

Journal: Minerva ginecologica 2010;61(5):445-52

PMID: 19749676

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Abstract

Hair loss in women is a very common clinical complaint, and is usually associated with severe emotional distress. In this article, the authors review the most common clinical causes of hair loss in women, and emphasize the role of hormonal changes in the regulation of hair loss and hair growth.

Address: Department of Dermatology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy. [email protected]

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MeSH Terms: Alopecia, Biotin, Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal, Female, Finasteride, Gonadal Steroid Hormones, Hair Follicle, Humans, Iron, Iron Deficiencies, Minoxidil, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Puerperal Disorders, Stress, Psychological, Substance Withdrawal Syndrome, Trichotillomania