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Nicole Sorensen, RN

Diagnosis

telogen effluvium

Body Site

scalp

Age

35 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

Color

skin color

Morphology

macular / flat (macule / patch)

Pattern

symmetric generalized, disseminated

Comments

This 35-year-old woman was evaluated for diffuse hair loss most prominent on her temples. She delivered a baby 5 months ago, had plastic surgery 3 months ago, and noted brisk hair shedding for the last month.

Description

diffuse hair thinning

Categories

hair disorders

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10/29/2006 20:54:09

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PubMed Medline Plus Medscape

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