Signs and Symptoms
The physician should note the distribution of hair loss, presence and characteristics of skin lesions, and the presence of scarring. Part widths should be measured. All abnormalities should be noted.
In male-pattern hair loss, loss and thinning begin at the temples and either thins out or falls out. Female-pattern hair loss occurs when hair thinning occurs at the frontal and parietal.
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