Types of hair loss
Alopecia Areata
Third most common form of hair loss. Approximately 2% of people will get AA. Its thought to be auto-immune but little is understood. Usually there will be one or two small, round patches of baldness. Often treated with anti-inflammatory drugs.
Solution:
While there is currently no cure for Alopecia Areata, there are several treatment options available that can help manage the symptoms and promote hair growth.
Anagen Effluvium
A very rapid hair loss usually associated with anti-cancer drugs. Typically returns to normal but hair can appear different at first (darker, curlier).
Solution:
Treatment of Anagen Effluvium: The treatment of anagen effluvium depends on the underlying cause of the hair loss. In cases where hair loss is caused by chemotherapy or radiation therapy, hair may begin to grow back once treatment is completed
Androgenetic Alopecia
Third most common form of hair loss. Approximately 2% of people will get AA. Its thought to be auto-immune but little is understood. Usually there will be one or two small, round patches of baldness. Often treated with anti-inflammatory drugs.
Solution:
Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: While there is no cure for androgenetic alopecia, there are several treatment options available that can help to slow down or halt the progression of hair loss
Cicatricial Alopecia
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Cicatricial Alopecia
Less common. Patches of baldness that develop and can be temporary or permanent. Patches are less defined around the edges than alopecia areata.
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Telogen Effluvium
The second most common type. Seen as a thinning overall but most noticeable on the top and sides. Causes are varied but most often caused by sharp hormone changes (i.e. postpartum), vaccinations, crash dieting and stress.
Solution:
The good news is that TE is usually temporary, and hair growth will usually return to normal once the underlying cause has been resolved.
Trichotillomania: Causes
A condition that involves individuals habitually plucking hair from the body while almost unaware they are doing it which makes it very difficult to stop. Usually a therapist is more helpful with this condition than a dermatologist .
Solution:
Treatment of Trichotillomania: The treatment of trichotillomania usually involves a combination of behavioral therapy, medication, and support from family and friends.