@article { author = {Mousavi, ZB}, title = {Diffuse hair loss in women in Ahwaz}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Dermatology}, volume = {2}, number = {4}, pages = {12-16}, year = {1999}, publisher = {Iranian Society of Dermatology}, issn = {2717-0721}, eissn = {2717-0721}, doi = {}, abstract = {Background: Diffuse hair loss is one of the most common complaints of women attending skin clinics. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate diffuse hair loss in women referring to a private office. Patients and Methods: This descriptive, retrospective study was performed on women attending a private skin clinic in Ahwaz complaining of diffuse hair loss. The study was done for 10 months in 1376-77. The patients who were hirsute or had apparent clinical pattern of androgenetic or scarring alopecia were excluded. Results: 68% of the total of 180 patients aged between 10 to 30 years old. Thyroid function disorders was found in 18.8%, and anemia was the only finding in 23% of the patients. Trichotillomania was observed in 3.2% and in 41.4% we could not find any clinical or laboratory positive finding. Conclusion: Women complaining of diffuse hair loss should be screened for thyroid disorders and anemia.}, keywords = {hair loss,Anemia,Thyroid Disorder}, url = {https://www.iranjd.ir/article_101023.html}, eprint = {https://www.iranjd.ir/article_101023_9efc3778d2826990bdfa54bf7bc35ea4.pdf} }