An approach to the diagnosis and management of patchy, non-scarring hair loss

  • HF Jordaan S A Family Practice

Abstract

This article presents a clinical approach to patchy, non-scarring hair loss and includes conditions like alopecia areata, trichotillomania, dermatophyte infection of the scalp, syphilitic alopecia and traction folliculitis.

Author Biography

HF Jordaan, S A Family Practice
Professor, Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Hospital