Foreword:

Jerry Shapiro is a dedicated clinician/scientist who has devoted himself to all aspects pertaining to the hair follicle. He has written a unique text that will be invaluable for clinicians, researchers, and students of the hair follicle. This is an organized and rational guide for assessing and managing hair loss, which is set apart from others by the blending of rich clinical detail with the latest investigative research and theories of pathogenesis, all extensively referenced. It is a practical and personal approach that reflects Dr Shapiro’s long experience with hair problems both in the clinic and in the laboratory. His explicit recommendations about management are given, and where appropriate, he also includes the treatment preferences of other hair experts. Complex issues are presented, such as immunological factors in alopecia areata, in clear terms for all readers. The illustrations are extensive, a collection of unique photographs and photomicrographs from his own collection. The text is exceptionally readable and complements the book’s systematic and inviting organization. Jerry Shapiro has accomplished an amazing single-authored, comprehensive text about hair that enriches the reader from bench to bedside.
Vera H Price MD, FRCPC
Professor of Clinical Dermatology School of Medicine
University of California, San Francisco

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