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June 30, 2025 24 mins

Welcome to Skinside Out Where Science Meets Beauty. In this episode, Dr. Zain, Courtney, and Heather dive deep into the multifaceted world of hair loss. The trio explores various types of alopecia, including nonscarring forms like androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, and alopecia areata, as well as scarring alopecia such as CCCA, acne keloidalis nuchae, and dissecting cellulitis. They highlight the crucial phases of hair growth and the importance of a proper diagnosis through patient history, physical examination, hair pull tests, dermatoscopy, biopsies, and lab tests to identify deficiencies and hormonal imbalances. Understanding the intricacies of alopecia will prepare you for the next episode, where they cover treatment options. Don't forget to subscribe and click the notification bell to stay updated!


00:00 Introduction to Hair Loss

01:09 Understanding Hair Shedding

02:18 Types of Non-Scarring Alopecia

02:56 Stress-Related Hair Loss: Telogen Effluvium

04:42 Autoimmune Hair Loss: Alopecia Areata

06:21 Other Non-Scarring Alopecia Types

11:05 Scarring Alopecia: An Overview

17:35 Diagnosing Hair Loss

21:53 Conclusion and Next Steps


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