Abstract

Woman’s hair is symbolically linked to femininity, sexuality, attractiveness, and personality rather than in men. Hair loss is a common disorder, with an estimated life time prevalence of 1.7%. However, this figure is not a reliable estimate, as very limited epidemiological studies have been published in this regard, owing partly to under reporting. Most adults presenting with a complaint of hair loss will complain of either gradual thinning of hair in a pattern over time or a rapid increase in the amount of hair being shed, with hair being evident in the shower, on pillows and carpets and hair coming out easily when brushed. A detailed history and clinical examination findings were noted after taking a written informed consent from the informant. Questionnaires regarding age, duration, onset and progression of hair loss, family history, systemic illness and associated symptoms like scalp itching, pain, seborrhea were recorded in a pre-structured case proforma. Majority of patients (62%) of participants in our study had a gradual progression of hair loss and 38% had rapid progression of hair loss. Majority of women (28%) presenting with hair loss had loss of around 300 hairs per day, 25% patients had loss of around 100 hairs per day, 22% patients had loss of around 200 hairs per day, 10% patients had loss of around 400 hairs per day, 6% patients had loss of around 600 hairs per day, 5% patients had loss of around 50 hairs per day, 4% patients had loss of around 500 hairs per day

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