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Hair Loss

Hair Loss - How to prevent?

Hair Loss - Causes and Risk Factors

Hair Loss - Diagnosis

The diagnosis of hair loss problems in children is usually clinical. The doctor may send hair that is pulled or cut for examination under a microscope (hair mount). Blood tests may be required to exclude a secondary cause of hair loss. A scalp biopsy may rarely be needed to rule out more serious conditions e.g. lupus erythematosus.

Hair Loss - Preparing for surgery

Hair Loss - Post-surgery care

Updated on 2020-05-28T16:00:00Z
Article contributed by Dermatology Service, KK Women's and Children's Hospital

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