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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 55 MIN

Expert tips for improving hair disorder diagnosis

from HealthCert Insights – A Podcast for Doctors, Nurses and Healthcare Professionals · host HealthCert Education

Hair and scalp concerns are increasingly common in general practice, yet diagnosing hair disorders can often feel uncertain. Many conditions appear similar at first glance, and subtle differences in history or examination can significantly alter management and prognosis. In this webinar, Dr Ahmed Kazmi shares a structured approach to assessing hair and scalp complaints in everyday practice. How to perform a focused yet thorough scalp and hair examination Key history questions that can rapidly narrow differential diagnoses How trichoscopy findings can improve diagnostic accuracy Diagnostic pearls across common hair disorders, helping you distinguish inflammatory, scarring, and non-scarring causes of hair loss When further investigation, biopsy, or referral may be appropriate The webinar includes case discussions and a Q&A segment, providing practical insights that can be directly applied in general practice.   Prefer a visual format? Watch this podcast here. Next steps in your learning journey 🎓 New Certificate Courses in Medical Trichology Deepen your clinical confidence in the diagnosis and management of hair and scalp disorders in primary care, with our newly released Professional Certificate of Medical Trichology — developed and delivered by Dr Ahmed Kazmi and a faculty of FACD dermatologists and international experts in hair science. Take your learning further & save $200 with code PCMTR200 until 7 April. ➡️ Explore course >

Tips to approach hair & scalp conditions with greater confidence, including clinical decision-making, investigations, diagnosis & more with Dr Ahmed Kazmi.

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Hair and scalp concerns are increasingly common in general practice, yet diagnosing hair disorders can often feel uncertain. Many conditions appear similar at first glance, and subtle differences in history or examination can significantly alter...

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