PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Mulinari-Brenner, Fabiane AU - Bergfeld, Wilma F. TI - Hair loss: Diagnosis and management DP - 2003 Aug 01 TA - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine PG - 705--712 VI - 70 IP - 8 4099 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/70/8/705.short 4100 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/70/8/705.full SO - Cleve Clin J Med2003 Aug 01; 70 AB - Alopecia is usually treatable and self-limited, but it may be permanent. Careful diagnosis of the type of hair loss will aid in selecting effective treatment. Reassurance is an important component of any treatment regimen.