Apart from Androgenetic Alopecia, the other most common forms of hair loss are:
Alopecia Areata
The causes of Alopecia Areata are not completely understood, but it is thought to be the result of the body's immune system attacking the hair follicle. It is also thought in some cases to be caused by extreme stress. This form of alopecia appears as random patches of hair loss on the scalp and usually rectifies itself without treatment. Alopecia Areata can exhibit as hair loss in men or women, and at any age, unfortunately as the mechanism isn’t yet understood, treatment is not possible. Many Alopecia Areata sufferers find hair loss concealers useful, as their hair loss is often temporary. They provide a solution that is affordable, and relieves much of the stress of the condition which can aid recovery.
Traction Alopecia
Resulting from long term pulling on the hair and generally only seen in people with long hairstyles, Traction Alopecia can be caused from wearing the hair in certain hairstyles, such as tight braids and ponytails. This form of thinning hair usually resolves once the cause of the pulling has been eliminated.
Alopecia Totalis or Universalis
Forms of hair loss thought to be similar to Alopecia Areata in cause, but equally poorly understood. Alopecia Totalis sufferers lose all the hair on their head, Alopecia Universalis sufferers lose all of their hair, all over their body. The most noticeable forms of hair loss, these are also conditions with no cure currently available. Many Universalis or Totalis patients invest in wigs or hairpieces.
There are many other causes of hair loss or diffuse hair thinning, certain illnesses and hormone imbalances, skin conditions, and drug treatments.
If you are at all concerned about the cause of your hair loss, you should seek medical advice. |
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