The diagnosis and management of alopecia

  • Mojakgomo H Motswaledi University of Limpopo, Medunsa Campus
  • K Mathekga University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus)
Keywords: alopecia

Abstract

Alopecia refers to loss of hair from the scalp or other hair-bearing areas of the body. Alopecia has a significant impact on quality of life. It is commonly associated with loss of self-esteem and emotional stress. It can be non-scarring (noncicatricial) and reversible, or scarring (cicatricial) and often permanent.

Author Biographies

Mojakgomo H Motswaledi, University of Limpopo, Medunsa Campus
MBChB, MMED, FC Derm(SA) Head of Department Department of Dermatology University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus)
K Mathekga, University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus)
MBChB, FC Derm(SA) Specialist Department of Dermatology University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus)
Issue
Vol 54, No 6 - November/December 2012
Section
CPD
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