What are the different types of hair loss?
Alopecia Areata is when recurring bald spots or patches occur in the hair, not necessarily on the top of the head. It frequently leads to Alopecia Totalis or Alopecia Universalis. Alopecia Totalis is when all or almost all hair on the top of the head is lost. Alopecia Universalis is when all or almost all hair on the body is lost (hair on head, eyebrows, eylashes, etc.) “By far the most common form of hair loss is determined by our genes and hormones: Also known as androgen-dependent, androgenic, or genetic hair loss. It is the largest single type of recognizable alopecia to affect both men and women. It is estimated that around 30% of Caucasian females are affected before menopause. Other commonly used names for genetic hair loss include common baldness, diffuse hair loss, male or female pattern baldness.”* *Source: Health Review Magazine, January 1996. All rights reserved. **Source: Hair Loss FAQ, Peter H. Proctor, PhD, MD.
