Fast Facts: Disorders of the Hair and Scalp

Deals with hair problems as they usually present in clinical practice and provides healthcare workers with a practical guide to diagnose and manage these conditions effectively, and so bringing comfort to thousands of individuals with hair and scalp disorders.

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Conditions of the hair and scalp can be genetic, or the result of infection, hormone imbalance, medication, trauma, underlying primary disease, or indeed be of unknown origin. Regardless, they often cause significant psychological distress and sometimes physical discomfort. However, much can be done to treat these complaints. This text provides an authoritative and practical guide to their successful diagnosis and management.