• Androgenetic Hair Loss
• Hair Loss Patterns
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• Glossary of Terms

About Hair Loss

“Why am I losing my hair?”

You're asking a very important question that needs to be answered before the right treatment plan can be recommended. As Dermatologic Specialists in the causes and treatment of alopecia (hair loss), the Hair Transplant Centre is uniquely qualified to diagnose the cause of your hair loss before recommending your treatment program.

Male & Female Pattern Balding

Male and female pattern balding is the most common type of hair loss and is an inherited condition. It is known as androgenetic alopecia. Learn more >

Other Causes of Hair Loss

Hair loss can be exacerbated by a number of other factors, including thyroid imbalance, low iron count, hormone imbalance, etc. Other types of hair loss include:

1. Alopecia areata (AA) is a recurring disease that can cause loss of hair in any hair-bearing area. The most common type will appear as round or oval patches of hair loss, most noticeably on the scalp or eyebrows, and body hair may also be affected.
   
2. Traction alopecia is caused by chronic pulling on the hair follicle, and is seen not uncommonly in the wearing of turbans or certain hairstyles.
   
3. Scarring alopecia can occur when scar tissue replaces destroyed normal tissue. This can be from Lupus Erythematosus, Scleroderma, or infectious agents such as bacterial folliculitis and fungal infections.
   
4. Telogen effluvium is a temporary but rapid exacerbation of the normal hair shedding cycle. It can occur after childbirth, febrile illness, or sudden weight loss.