This book, a part of the series of handbooks on dermatologic disorders, gives an overview of hair loss. The handy book aims to cover commonly seen disorders, including pattern alopecia and telogen effluvium. It also covers common hair issues and cosmetics that are used by patients. As hair transplantation is an important consideration nowadays, a chapter covering it is included. The level of management is aimed at basic principles of intervention and common sense diagnostic approaches and wherever possible the management at the level of the practitioner.
