Mulinari-Brenner Fabiane, Bergfeld Wilma F
Department of Dermatology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
Cleve Clin J Med. 2003 Aug;70(8):705-6, 709-10, 712. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.70.8.705.
Alopecia is usually treatable and self-limited, but it may be permanent. Careful diagnosis of the type of hair loss will aid in selecting effective treatment. Reassurance is an important component of any treatment regimen.