Types of Hairloss

🧠 Types of Hair Loss (Alopecia) – Quick Guide

Type	Summary
Androgenetic Alopecia	Genetic hair loss—known as male or female pattern baldness. Gradual thinning over time.
Alopecia Areata	Autoimmune condition causing sudden patchy hair loss on scalp or body. Often reversible.
Alopecia Totalis	Advanced form of alopecia areata—complete scalp hair loss. May require medical treatment.
Alopecia Universalis	Complete loss of all body hair. Rare and linked to autoimmune dysfunction.
Traction Alopecia	Caused by tight hairstyles pulling on hair over time. Preventable with gentle styling.
Telogen Effluvium	Temporary shedding due to stress, illness, or hormonal changes. Hair usually regrows.
Anagen Effluvium	Sudden hair loss during growth phase—often triggered by chemotherapy or toxins.
Cicatricial Alopecia	Scarring hair loss from inflammation or injury. Hair follicles are permanently damaged.
Trichotillomania	Compulsive hair pulling due to psychological stress. Requires behavioral support.
Tinea Capitis	Fungal scalp infection, mostly in children. Treatable with antifungal medication.
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia	Progressive hairline recession, often affecting postmenopausal women. May include eyebrow loss.
Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)	Scarring hair loss starting at the crown, common in Black women. Early treatment is key.
Postpartum Hair Loss	Hormonal shedding after childbirth. Usually resolves within months.
Ophiasis Alopecia	Band-like hair loss around the sides and back of the scalp. A rare form of alopecia areata.