Non-Scarring Alopecia Beyond Autoimmunity: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies

Non-scarring alopecia includes a broad range of conditions beyond alopecia areata, from telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia to traction alopecia, nutritional contributors, endocrine disorders, and medication-related hair loss. This session reviews diagnostic patterns, history-taking, scalp examination, laboratory evaluation, and treatment approaches. Special attention will be given to identifying reversible causes and counseling patients on realistic timelines for regrowth.