Abstract
Alopecia refers to loss of hair from the scalp or other hair-bearing areas of the body. Alopecia has a significant impact on quality of life. It is commonly associated with loss of self-esteem and emotional stress. It can be non-scarring (noncicatricial) and reversible, or scarring (cicatricial) and often permanent.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 478-480 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | South African Family Practice |
| Volume | 54 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- Alopecia
- Diagnosis
- Management
- Skin disorder