Alopecia

Alopecia is a general term for hair loss that can occur on the scalp or other parts of the body. It can be temporary or permanent, depending on the cause.

Types of Alopecia:

1. Alopecia Areata – An autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks hair follicles, leading to patchy hair loss on the scalp, beard, or eyebrows.
2. Androgenetic Alopecia (Male/Female Pattern Baldness) – A hereditary condition causing gradual hair thinning, often seen in men as a receding hairline and in women as overall thinning.
3. Alopecia Totalis – Complete hair loss on the scalp.
4. Alopecia Universalis – Total loss of hair on the entire body, including eyebrows and eyelashes.
5. Traction Alopecia – Hair loss due to excessive pulling or tight hairstyles (e.g., ponytails, braids).
6. Telogen Effluvium – Temporary hair shedding due to stress, illness, pregnancy, or medications.
7. Scarring Alopecia (Cicatricial Alopecia) – Hair loss caused by inflammation or scarring of the scalp, leading to permanent damage to hair follicles.