Overview
Hair loss is a common presentation to Australian GPs and GP registrars. It is often the first sign of serious systemic disease and may carry with it a heavy psychological burden.
This workshop will ensure that practitioners are well-positioned to diagnose hair loss early and initiate timely treatment, improving patients’ long-term outcomes.
This workshop is developed and delivered by specialist dermatologist, Dr Jane Li and facilitated by GP, Dr Laxmi Iyengar.
Topics covered in this session are:
- Outline fundamental hair anatomy and physiology
- Review the pathophysiology of the different types of alopecia and how they may present on trichoscopic hair and scalp examination
- Treatment options for alopecia
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Dr Laxmi Iyengar
FRACGP MBBS PhD BSc (Hons 1)
Dr Laxmi Iyengar is a GP and Education and Research Fellow at the Skin Health Institute. She is passionate about delivering evidence-based medical education for all medical professionals, promoting health equity and fostering interprofessional collaboration.
The Skin Health Institute is a ACCRM CPD provider. This workshop is approved for one CPD hour.
