Different types of Hair Loss

Hair Loss can occur at any phase of life and anywhere on the body but generally it occurs in the scalp and its symptoms include receding hairline, hair fall in patches, male pattern baldness, hair fall out excessively then it is regenerated and overall thinning.

Hair loss could be linked to various medical conditions, genetics, disturbances in the growth cycle, scalp disorders. Taking consultation by experienced and specialized dermatologists can easily identify the type of hair loss. Some most common type of hair loss is discussed below.

Androgenetic Alopecia

It is a type of hair loss where hair is lost in a well-defined model, both men and women are affected by Androgenetic alopecia and it is also known as male-pattern baldness or female-pattern baldness. It is mostly genetics or due to several medical conditions like heart disease, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and enlargement of the prostate or hormonal imbalance.

Telogen Effluvium

Telogen Effluvium is the most common type of hair loss when a person experiences frequent hair shedding for a period of time. In this condition, an individual does not lose all the hair but may notice sudden hair thinning and it is generally reversible.

Involutional alopecia  

This gradual thinning of the hair generally comes with age and caused by a shortened phase of hair growth. Involutional alopecia is a natural condition that leads to a higher rate of fall-out where more hair follicles go into the resting phase and rest hair may also be shorter due to the shorter growth phase.

Scarring alopecias

Scarring alopecia refers to a collection of hair loss that leads to permanent loss of hair. Skin disorders such as lupus and lichen planus, Inflammatory skin conditions, follicular degeneration syndrome, Hot combs cause scars that destroy the ability of the hair to regenerate.

These are some common types of hair loss that usually people suffer from but a few popular remedies promise to restore hair. Receiving the treatment from best hair transplant clinic in Jalandhar can improve appearance and confidence at considerable cost.