Types of Hair Loss
Alopecia isn't one type of hair loss, it's actually the medical term used for hair loss. Some common types of thinning hair are described below:
Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic is the most common form of alopecia, commonly known as male pattern baldness, and the focus of much of the information below. This type of thinning hair is caused by hormone and growth factor level c
hanges during stress or certain life stages. Some people have a genetic predisposition that makes it more likely they will have Androgenetic alopecia, making it hereditary. Traction Alopecia
Traction alopecia is rare in men because it generally affects those with tight hairstyles like ponytails and weaves. Traction alopecia happens as these aggressive styling methods cause a lot of tension and trauma of the hair root, causing it to break. Men and women who have suffered from traction alopecia have found that the hair loss occurs most at the hair line - primarily around the temples and the sides of their heads. Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is the type of hair loss that most people associate with the word Alopecia. It’s also believed that some people's genes make them more susceptible to Alopecia areata, as one in five people with the condition have a family history of it. Visible signs are patches of baldness that move or change over time. It can occur at any age, but mostly affects teenagers and young adults. 60% of those affected develop visible signs before they are 20.
