Learning module: Hair loss
Goals and objectives
The purpose of this module is to help learners develop a clinical approach to the evaluation of hair loss.
After completing this module, the learner should be able to:
List common causes of hair loss
Differentiate sudden and gradual hair loss, and common causes of focal vs diffuse hair loss
Discuss initial recommendations for common treatable causes of hair loss
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