Hair Loss Treatment

Alopecia universalis is a condition in which there is a complete hair loss on the scalp and body. It is considered as an advanced form of alopecia areata. Signs of Alopecia Universalis include hair loss which;

• Total hair loss on scalp & body
• Damages & distorts the nails
• May also causes genetic mutations

Androgenetic alopecia or commonly known as male pattern hair loss or female pattern hair loss is the most common type of hair loss. Androgenetic alopecia is a type of hereditary hair loss but it can be managed with medication or surgery. Signs of Androgenetic Alopecia include hair loss which;

• Starts from sides & progress towards back of scalp
• Horseshoe shaped bald area
• May also causes genetic mutations

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder in which hair follicles also get affected. Hair fall is typically in small patches and is not painful. Signs of Alopecia Areata include patchy hair loss which are

• Circular in shape
• Can appear anywhere on the head
• May also affect other body areas too

Telogen effluvium is a condition in which large numbers of follicles enter the resting phase (telogen) of the hair growth cycle but do not enter the growth phase. It is usually caused by stress or shock and takes 3 months. Signs of Telogen Effluvium include hair loss which;

• Increased shedding of hair
• Hair thinning
• Bald patches

Some hairstyles like tight ponytails and braids, pull away our hair from the roots with tight force that our hair strands gets damaged and even fall out. It occurs due to excessive strain on the hair shaft. Signs of Traction Alopecia include;

• Hair loss around hairline & temples
• Patchy hair loss
• Fluffy or frizzy hair around receding hairline

Trichotillomania is a condition in which people pull their hair out and find it hard to stop. Hair often returns if this hair pulling is stopped, but hair loss can be permanent if the pulling of hair continues for many years. Signs of Trichotillomania include hair loss which;

• Tug on the hair
• Twisted hair
• Pulled Hair

Cicatricial alopecia is also known as scarring alopecia. it is a rare type of hair loss in which inflammation destroys the hair follicles resulting in scar formation. After scar tissue forms, hair doesn’t regrow. It is also known as pseudopelade. Signs of Alopecia Cicatrisata include patchy hair loss which;

• Well defined patches
• Bald patches among surviving hair
• Long lasting condition

Follicular Degeneration Syndrome (FDS) is a form of scarring alopecia and is also believed to be synonymous with ‘Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia’ or ‘Hot Comb Alopecia’. A well-defined patch of diffuse hair loss is observed and then extend outwards from the top of the scalp. Signs of FDG include;

• Diffuse hair loss patches
• Hair loss from scalp vertex
• Area of hair loss expands gradually with the time

Alopecia Totalis is a skin condition in which there is a complete hair loss from the scalp. It is an advanced form of Alopecia Areata and is an autoimmune condition. Signs of Alopecia Totalis include;

• Total hair loss on the scalp
• Other facial hair like eyebrows, eyelashes also fall out
• Nails become brittle and thin