Types of Hair Loss

Androgenetic alopecia (baldness)

• Men: Known as male pattern baldness, it manifests itself as a receding hairline and hair loss on the top of the head.
• Women: Female pattern baldness is characterized by thinning hair all over the scalp, often with a preserved hairline.

Alopecia Areata

• Description: patchy, often circular hair loss that can affect the scalp and other parts of the body.
• Cause: Often linked to autoimmune factors, where the immune system attacks hair follicles.

Telogen effluvium

• Description: Diffuse hair loss due to physical or emotional stress, illness, or hormonal changes.
• Duration: Often temporary, hair usually grows back once the underlying cause has been treated.

Traction Alopecia

• Description: hair loss caused by tight hairstyles that pull on the hair, such as braids, tight buns or extensions.
• Prevention: Avoid hairstyles that exert excessive traction on the hair.

Scarring Alopecia

• Description: Permanent hair loss due to scarring of the scalp caused by disease, infection or injury.
• Treatment: May require medical intervention to treat the underlying cause and limit damage.

Causes of Hair Loss

• Genetics: The main cause of androgenetic alopecia is hereditary.

• Hormones: Hormonal imbalances, such as those associated with pregnancy, menopause or thyroid disorders, can cause hair loss.

• Stress: Physical or emotional stress can trigger telogen effluvium.

• Nutrition: A lack of essential nutrients such as iron, B vitamins, vitamin D and protein can contribute to hair loss.

• Diseases and medications: Certain autoimmune diseases, infections and medications (such as cancer treatments) can cause hair loss.

• Chemicals and hairstyles: Aggressive chemical treatments and hairstyles that pull on the hair can lead to traction alopecia or permanent follicle damage.