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Some hair loss, or 'alopecia', is just part of the normal hair-growth cycle. Other forms, such as Male Pattern Baldness, are down to genetic or other factors. Here’s an overview of the possible causes:
Growth among different hair follicles is not synchronous. So any given day, we will usually shed 50-100 hair which is at the end of their growth cycle. This is quite normal and is not a cause of concern.
Hair transplants costs vary and depend from one person to another.
Androgenetic alopecia
This is the most common form of male hair loss, accounting for about 95% of cases. It is also known as Male Pattern Baldness. Hair usually falls in the front, upper and top area of the scalp, while the back and sides retain a good ratio of productive follicles. Hereditary and genetic factors, both detectable through AHI Genetic Testing, along with aging, are the three main causes. For androgenetic alopecia, the most effective solution is hair transplantation, ideally a minimally-invasive technique such as the AHI Technique.
Alopecia areata
A rapid form of hair loss, which results in patches on one side of the scalp or on the whole scalp. It is often caused by a disorder in the immune system and call for medical examination. Usually the pattern is reversible under proper medical supervision.
Anagen effluvium
A significant and rapid loss of hair shafts during their active growing phase. Causes include chemotherapy drugs, radiotherapy, poor diet, seborrhoeic dermatitis and other localised dermatoses, vitamin A poisoning, iron deficiency and chronic infection. Typically, hair regrows spontaneously once the problem is resolved.
Telogen effluvium
Hair shafts are shed from follicles which have prematurely entered the resting phase of their growth cycle. Losses can be swift and significant, reducing a full, healthy head of hair to 1-2cm of stubble within weeks. Causes include fever, severe infection (particularly blood poisoning), major surgery, protein deficiencies, certain drugs including beta blockers and anti-depressants, and severe psychological stress. Usually, hair growth will come to back to normal in no time.
Triangular alopecia
Loss of hair in the areas above the temples can begin as early as childhood. It may be a complete loss resulting in scanty hair. Medical or surgical treatment is possible.
Loose-anagen syndrome
Hair sits loosely in scalp follicles and is easily shed through combing or pulling. This condition occurs mainly in people with excessive fair hair, especially in childhood, and may ease as the person ages.
Cicatricial alopecia
Also known as ‘scarring alopecia’, this is a group of rare disorders that destroy the hair follicle, replace it with scar tissue and cause permanent hair loss. The effects can be very rapid and is accompanied by severe burning and itching, or slow, on-going and otherwise symptom-free. Affected areas of the scalp may show little signs of inflammation, or may display redness, scaling, increased or decreased pigmentation, or other abnormalities. Cicatricial alopecia occurs in otherwise healthy people of all ages, worldwide.
Trichotillomania
This form of self-induced hair loss results from continuously pulling or plucking one’s hair. It is relatively rare among men, and is usually treated with counselling or psychiatric help.
Traction alopecia
This is caused by continuous stress on the hair, due to hairstyles such as ponytails, buns, braiding and cornrows. It is relatively rare among men and can be cured by changing to a more relaxed hairstyle.
