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Alopecia - Coggle Diagram
Alopecia
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Treatment
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Topical agents
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Corticosteroid cream such as clobetasol, foams, lotions and ointments
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Clinical manifestations
Patterned, patchy or diffuse hair loss
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medical management
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Minoxidil may cause fine hair regrowth in male pattern baldness and Alopecia areata. Finasteride can be used by males only with good results .
Surgical grafting of hair follicles, hair weaving or use of hair piece.
nursing management
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explore potential impact of hair loss on sel-image, interpersonal relationships and sexuality.
use mild soap and conditioner, gently pat dry, and avoid excessive shampooing.
Discuss potential hair loss and regrowth with patient family; advise that hair loss may occur on body parts otherthan the head.
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pathophysiology
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The most widely accepted hypothesis iathat alopecia is a T-cell mediated autoimmune condition that is most likely to occur in genetically predisposed individuals
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references
Davey L, Clarke V, Jenkinson E. Living with alocepia areata: an online qualitative survey study. Br J Dermatol. 2019 Jun;180(6): 1377-1389. [PubMed]
Conic RR, Khetarpal S, Bergfeld W. Treatment of female pattern hair losswith combination therapy. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2018 Dec;37(4):247-253. [PubMed]
