Hair loss can be stressful and traumatic for both women and men. It can be caused by many factors, from environmental to genetics. It is important to diagnose and identify the type of hair loss you are suffering from so that the dermatologist can offer treatment for the condition.
Types of Hair Loss
Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata is one of the most common forms of hair loss. This condition can affect women, men, and children and is often characterized by well-defined circular bald patches on the scalp.
This type of hair loss can develop suddenly, and it can happen anywhere on the scalp. For some people, it can develop within a matter of a few days. Extreme stress and genes have been found to trigger this condition.
Effluvium
The Telogen effluvium is the second most common type of hair loss. It occurs when the number of hair follicles that grow hair fall significantly for various reasons. This can result in thinning of hair on the scalp.
Effluvium is quite common among women who have just given birth. This could be due to hormonal changes that occur during childbirth. Antidepressant drugs can also trigger this condition. Even though you don’t lose all your scalp hair, it can be quite noticeable in severe cases.
Scarring Alopecia
Scaring Alopecia is a hair loss type that can occur even to healthy women and men of all ages. It starts as small patches of hair loss and gradually expands with time.
As it is gradual with no noticeable symptoms, it can go unnoticed for a long time. This type is usually permanent, and the nature of treatment will depend on the diagnosis.
A better understanding and correct diagnosis will enable the dermatologist to treat the different hair loss conditions successfully. The treatment procedures will vary depending on the type of condition the individual is suffering from.
