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Hair Loss Types

MALE PATTERN BALDNESS

Male Pattern Baldness is the most common type of hair loss . It typically appears as a receding front hairline or thinning on the top of the head (the crown). It also appears as a loss of hair in a horseshoe pattern (called Hamilton Pattern Baldness). Male pattern baldness can begin in the teen years. It’s generally caused by a combination of factors: A genetic pre-disposition to excessive with DHT and hormone production and age related changes in the body.
 

ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA

In men, Androgenetic Alopecia can run the gambit from spot hair loss to total baldness. In women, diffused thinning appears over the top or sides of the scalp. Basically, androgenetic alopecia is caused by inherited hormonal fluctuations that result in DHT toxicity. Most male and female patterned baldness is associated with androgenetic alopecia.
 

ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA

Male and female pattern baldness associated with pseudo-estrogens and inherited hormonal imbalances in the body. The appearance of androgenetic and androgenic alopecia are the same, but the cause is different. Androgenic alopecia is not inherited and can run the gambit from spot hair loss to total baldness.
 

MITOGENIC ALOPECIA

Male and female pattern baldness associated with a mite named Demodex Folliculorum. This type of hair loss is usually associated with excessive sebum production and inflammation. Mitogenic alopecia can appear as pattern or diffused thinning, or simply a receding hairline.
 

ALOPECIA AREATA

Alopecia Areata generally appears on the scalp, but may occur or spread to facial and body hair as well. It is generally believed to be an autoimmune disorder, even though no one is exactly sure. What is known is that once you have it, you always have it. A change in your nails like ridging, roughening, or a loss of sheen may be signs of a predisposition to alopecia areata.

 

ALOPECIA TOTALIS

An advanced form of Alopecia Areata, it refers to the total loss of scalp hair.
 

ALOPECIA UNIVERSALIS

An advanced form of alopecia areata, it refers to hair loss over the entire scalp and body.
 

SCARRING ALOPECIA

An uncommon form of alopecia caused when the hair follicle becomes inflamed due to infection. It usually appears as rough circular patches on the scalp. It has been linked to and is believed to be caused by a variety of skin disorders.
 

DISCOID LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS

A connective tissue disease that creates small lesions surrounded with or without scaling. If not treated, skin becomes smooth and hair will not renew.
 

LICHEN PLANUS

A rare skin disease that attacks the skin and mucous membranes. It usually appears as itchy patches on the wrists and forearms, legs and ankles, or lower back. It can, however, appear on the scalp as reddish raised bumps.
 

PSEUDOPELADE

A very rare skin disease that generally affects older people that results in permanent hair loss . It shows itself as small bald patches that appear smooth, soft and slightly depressed.
 
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