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What is HAIR LOSS??

Hair loss, also known as Alopecia,

 is the medical term for hair loss from the scalp or any part of the body.

It can be temporary or permanent and may be caused by genetics, hormones, autoimmune conditions, stress, medical treatments, or damage to the hair or scalp.

Alopecia is generally classified into three main categories' most common type is ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA, often referred to as male pattern or female pattern baldness, which is a hereditary condition caused by sensitivity to hormones such as DHT and typically results in gradual thinning at the crown or receding hairline in men or thinning in women. 

ALOPECIA AREATA, an Auto immune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the hair follicles, leading to round, patchy areas of hair loss that can sometimes progress to complete scalp or body hair loss.

TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM, involves temporary, widespread shedding triggered by factors such as stress, illness, hormonal imbalance or nutrient deficiencies and it is often reversible once the underlying cause is addressed.

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 TYPES OF HAIR LOSS...

1. Female Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenetic Alopecia)
Most common cause in women
Gradual thinning, usually at the top and crown
Hairline usually stays intact (unlike men)
Part may look wider over time
Often related to genetics and hormones (androgens)
Can worsen after menopause
This type is progressive but manageable with treatment.

2. Telogen Effluvium

(Stress-Related Shedding)
 Sudden increase in hair shedding
Hair comes out when washing or brushing
Thinning is all over, not patchy
Triggered by:
Childbirth- Major stress- illness- Surgery- Crash dieting- Thyroid problems
Usually starts 2–3 months after the trigger
Often temporary (3–9 months)
Very common in women.

3. Alopecia Areata
Autoimmune condition
Causes round bald patches
Can happen suddenly
In rare cases may progress to:
Alopecia totalis
Alopecia universalis
Hair may regrow, but it can recur

 
4. Traction Alopecia
Caused by tight hairstyles: 
Braids- Tight ponytails- Extensions- Weaves
Hair loss usually around the edges/hairline
Can become permanent if continued for years
 

5. Hormonal Hair Loss
Common causes in women:
PCOS
Thyroid disorders
Menopause
Stopping birth control
Usually causes diffuse thinning at the crown.
 

6. Scarring (Cicatricial) Alopecia
Less common but serious
Hair follicles are permanently damaged
May include scalp redness, itching, burning
Examples:
Frontal fibrosing alopecia
Lichen planopilaris
Needs early medical treatment

 
7. Anagen Effluvium
Rapid hair loss during chemotherapy or certain medications
Usually temporary after treatment stops

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