Management of Alopecia in Female Patients with Curl Types 1-2

Course Overview

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May 2022

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What You'll Learn

This course is aimed at clinicians who seek to improve their skills in managing women with hair loss. An overall framework and approach for evaluating hair loss in an efficient yet comprehensive manner will be reviewed. Specifically, the identification of hair curl types and how this impacts the global appearance and scalp coverage in women will be discussed. The session will then delve deeper into the management of female pattern hair loss and traction alopecia. Using examples from actual referrals, a case-based format will highlight some of the common challenges that come up in the diagnosis, therapy, and management of women hair loss in the clinic. Additionally, the course will address the important role of shared decision making, counseling, and patient education for optimizing outcomes and hair health.

Learning Objectives

Review how to incorporate hair curl type in the overall evaluation of the hair loss patient and how it influences the global appearance of and scalp coverage in women
Identify appropriate medical therapies for patients with female pattern hair loss and discuss the risks and benefits of these therapies
Manage traction alopecia in patients with hair curl types 1-2 and be able to provide appropriate counseling and patient education for healthy hair practices

Faculty

Paradi Mirmirani

Accreditation Information

This eight part series brings together world-class clinicians and thought leaders to update you on the latest advances in women's health conditions within dermatology. Participants will also be given practical tips on diagnosis and management. Additionally, the faculty will be providing insights on currently available as well as emerging treatments.

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Lesson 10hr 36min