Hair Fall (Alopecia)
What is hair fall or hair loss?
Hairfall, often known as hair loss, is a disorder in which an individual sheds excessive amounts of hair from the scalp or other areas of the body. While it is usual to lose between 50 and 100 hairs each day, any considerable increase in hair fall might be a concern. Hair loss can result in thinning hair or bald patches, affecting a person’s confidence and self-esteem. Several reasons contribute to hair fall. By identifying the root cause, effective treatments can be implemented to restore healthy hair growth.
Each follicle has a unique life cycle that can be impacted by age, illness, and many other factors. This life cycle is in three stages:
Anagen: active hair growth that typically lasts between 2 to 8 years.
Catagen: transitional hair growth lasting 2 to 3 weeks.
Telogen: A resting phase that lasts around 2 to 3 months. At the end of the resting period, the lost hair is replaced by new hair, and the growth cycle starts again.
Types of hair loss
Let’s take a look at some different types of hair loss:
- Androgenic Alopecia:
Commonly referred to as male or female pattern baldness, it causes progressive thinning and eventual hair loss in regular patterns.
- Alopecia Areata:
This autoimmune disorder results in abrupt, patchy hair loss on the scalp or other regions of the body.
- Telogen Effluvium:
Stress, surgery, sickness, or unexpected weight loss can all cause a temporary condition in which hair sheds more quickly than usual.
- Traction Alopecia:
Tight hairstyles promote hair loss by pulling on the hair over time and harming the hair follicles.
- Scarring alopecia:
A set of disorders that damage hair follicles, resulting in permanent hair loss and scarring.
If you are above 18 years old and experiencing any of the following symptoms, it is a sign to visit Sakhiya Skin Clinic for expert advice and consultation:
- Widening part
- Receding hairline
- Loose hair
- Bald patches
- Clogged drains
- Pain or itching
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