results: the most important diseases to consider in the differential diagnosis of fphl include chronic telogen effluvium (cte), permanent alopecia after chemotherapy (pac), alopecia areata incognito (aai) and frontal fibrosing alopecia (ffa). this review describes criteria for distinguishing these conditions from fphl. conclusions: the only approved treatment for fphl, which is 2% topical minox...

CONTEXT Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) also known as female androgenetic alopecia is a common condition afflicting millions of women that can be cosmetically disrupting. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential for obtaining optimal outcome. This review addresses the clinical presentation of female pattern hair loss, its differential diagnosis and treatment modalities. EVIDENCE ACQUISITI...