For more than 4,000 years, medical prescription in the treatment of alopecia has been dominated by empiricism and was based upon rough pathophysiological concepts.

It is understood that hair growth is influenced by several parameters. Therefore, any alopecia consultation justifies a good clinical exam and a full evaluation analysis to establish a reliable diagnosis that is a pre-requisite for any treatment.

After an exhaustive physical examination and evaluation tests have been completed, it is very important to comfort patient about his condition. Physician must try to control the anxiety phenomenon associated to the disease by informing the patient about the illness and all the different treatments available. Current advances in alopecia therapy help to propose an adequate medical or surgical treatment adapted to the stage of hair loss and hair thinning process.