Types Of Hair Loss

There are many types of hair loss. So, what are those types of hair loss? Let us find out!

Alopecia Areata is the most common form of hair loss. It often occurs in children and young adults, but can happen in adults as well. This form of hair loss leaves patches of scalp visible. It usually appears on the crown of the head. Some causes are thyroid disease, diabetes, and some related autoimmune disorders including Hashimoto's disease, ernicious anemia, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Alopecia Totalis is the loss of the eyebrows and eyelashes. This is common with chemotherapy patients. It is associated with Alopecia Areata as well, as it is a slightly more severe form of Areata.

Alopecia Universalis is complete hair loss including facial and all body hair. Age is not a factor as this form of hair loss affects children. Childhood Alopecia Universalis has little hope that the hair will grow back.

Involutional Alopecia, an age related hair loss, is a gradual thinning, exposing most of the head. As more follicles enter a resting stage, also known as the telogenic phase, this leaves the left over hairs shorter, less thick, and less in quantity.

Androgenic Alopecia is a genetically predisposed condition that thins in very distinct patterns. Commonly known as Male Pattern Baldness, it also affects females as well, and has been termed Female Pattern Baldness. Male Pattern Baldness begins to occur as early as the late teens or early 20's and starts with a noticeably receding hairline that gradually thins in the crown area. With Female Pattern Baldness, hair becomes slightly thin all over with an increased thinning at the crown. Effects often do not show until women are in their forties or later. Thinning at this age can also reflect menopause. Pattern baldness is also an age related hair loss.

Trichotillomania affects mostly children. A person who has trichotillomania pulls out his or her own hair out of nervous habit. This is highly treatable with lots of love and patience.

High fever, severe illness, childbirth, extreme stress, and unbalanced hormones cause Telogen Effluvium. Prevent further thinning by protecting the remaining hair from further damage.

Tinea Capitis is ringworm of the scalp. Ringworm is a fungal infection corrected with hair loss shampoos and medications. A physician will diagnose the condition and prescribe the required medications.

Whatever the hair loss condition, there is a solution. You do not have to live with hair loss. One visit to the dermatologist can be the first step to a full head of beautiful, natural hair.