← Back to Topics

hair loss

Practice targeted AMC-style multiple-choice questions on hair loss.

Related Topics

A 45-year-old woman presents to the clinic with a 6-month history of fatigue, weight gain, and feeling cold all the time. She also reports hair loss and constipation. On examination, her skin is dry, and her reflexes are delayed. Her blood pressure is 110/70 mmHg, and her heart rate is 60 bpm. Laboratory tests reveal a low free T4 and elevated TSH. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Mark this as a high-quality question
Mark this as a poor-quality or problematic question

A 32-year-old woman presents to her general practitioner with a 2-month history of fatigue, weight gain, and feeling cold all the time. She also reports hair loss and constipation. On examination, her heart rate is 58 bpm, and she has dry skin and a delayed relaxation phase of the deep tendon reflexes. Her thyroid function tests reveal a high TSH level and low free T4. She has no significant past medical history and is not on any medications. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management for her condition?

Mark this as a high-quality question
Mark this as a poor-quality or problematic question

29-year-old lady with postpartum hair loss, sparse hair, positive pull test, and normal scalp. Diagnosis?

Mark this as a high-quality question
Mark this as a poor-quality or problematic question
feedback