Why is there hair loss at the front of the scalp?
Hair loss can occur in men and women of any age. Noticeable loss, like at the front of the scalp, can cause unhappiness and self-esteem problems in the people who experience it.Hair LossHair grows in a cycle. First, a follicle spends two or three years growing a hair. It rests for a few months, then sheds the hair and the cycle begins again. When this cycle is interrupted, hair loss occurs, according to FamilyDoctor.org.Pattern BaldnessPattern baldness, caused by hair follicles reacting to hormones, can cause hair loss at the front of the scalp in women. It also causes hair loss in men, the most common type, at the front sides of the scalp, says FamilyDoctor.org.Traction AlopeciaTraction alopecia occurs when a tight hairstyle, like braids or a ponytail, pulls so hard on hair that it damages your follicles. If your hair is pulled back from your forehead, it can lead to hair loss at the front of your scalp.Alopecia AreataAlopecia areata is an autoimmune reaction–when the immune system m
