Types of Hair Loss

A trichologist can help people who have problems with their hair or scalp disorders like dandruff, eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea dermatitis, dry, oily or itchy scalp, hair breakage baldness or female, male pattern baldness, or scaling.

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Alopecia

Alopecia is a blanket term for hair loss of any kind. There are many types and causes of hair loss (alopecia), most of which can be effectively treated. Hair loss may be genetically inherited, or it may be caused by a variety of other factors including protein or other dietary deficiency, hormonal imbalance, and stress.

Androgenetic Alopecia

The main type of hair loss for which there is no effective treatment is genetically inherited hair loss, known as Male Pattern Baldness or Androgenic Alopecia. It is important to note, however, that this condition can and does affect females too, which is called female pattern baldness even though it is called Male Pattern Baldness (it is gene-linked, not sex-linked). In women, it is likely to lead to diffuse hair loss, (a general thinning of the hair density) rather than to obvious bald patches.

Alopecia Areata

This type of hair loss is characterized by losing hair usually from the scalp in the form of bald spots, baldness or bald patches of hair loss, which can spread into large areas over the entire scalp.

Male Pattern Baldness

Hair loss in males can begin anywhere between the ages of 20 to 45. This type of hair loss can develop in a series of stages, so when treatments are started early it can be controlled or stopped. Many of our clients have started a treatment program early and have experienced great results in growth of their hair. We can also design a custom prosthesis that looks and feels very natural.

Traction Alopecia

Traction Alopecia is caused as a result of tension on the hair follicle when the hair is pulled from wearing braids, ponytails, weaves, twists, buns or other hard styles that are very drying.

Female Pattern Baldness 

Many times this type of hair loss can be genetically inherited or due to body imbalances and is usually in the frontal, sides, or crown area of the scalp. Unlike male pattern baldness, the hair tends to become thinner or diffuse rather than fall out completely. We have started clients on a treatment program many of whose hair has grown back. You can have a custom system designed to cover a specific area or depending on the extent of the hair loss you can have a system to add fullness to the thinning hair that looks natural while receiving treatments.

Trichonodosis

Trichonodosis is a hair disorder in which the hair is knotted. Trauma to the hair-shaft of the naturally curly hair of blacks can cause the hairs to become knotted.

Trichotillomania

This type of hair loss is due to the nerves’ reaction and imbalances connected to impulse control disorders. You may have the impulse of pulling hair repeatedly, usually pulling out scalp hair, eyelashes, facial hair, nose hair, eyebrows or other body hair. Often times people are unaware of this action, resulting in noticeable bald patches or no hair at all. We recommend an internal and external alternative to help restore the imbalances. A hair extension can also help in protecting you from pulling your hair.

Trichorrhexis Nodosa

Trichorrhexis Nodosa is a condition where white nodes develop along the shaft of the hair, causing  breakage. This disorder is caused by excessive brushing, combing and heat on the hair and hairstyles that cause hair stress.

Scarring Alopecia

Can occur after infectious scalp disorders or, more rarely, they are auto-immune conditions (when the body attacks the hair follicle as it would invading bacteria).

Diffuse Hair Loss

Diffuse hair loss is excessive hair loss from all over the entire scalp. Because the growing hair is very sensitive to metabolic or environmental disturbances, hair is often one of the first areas of the body to reflect disturbances in physiological functioning.

Scalp Disorders

Eczema

Eczema is a group of chronic skin disorders that affect the hands, scalp, face, back of the neck, and skin creases of the elbows and knees. It can run in families; however, it may occur for no known reason or be caused by an allergic reaction to certain foods, clothing, lotions, soaps, plants, or topical medications.

Folliculitis

Folliculitis is an infection or inflammation of the hair follicles, which are the small sacs beneath the skin from which hair develops and grows. Folliculitis can develop on any part of the body, although it is most likely to occur on the scalp. The most common cause of folliculitis is a bacterial infection, although it may also be caused by a fungal infection. Folliculitis begins as a red, tender area at or near the base of one or more strands of hair. This turns into a small raised area of skin that contains pus (pustule) and often itches or burns. When these pustules break open, they may drain pus and/or blood.

Contact Dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is inflammation of the skin caused by contact with a substance that causes an allergic reaction. A minor case of contact dermatitis may cause mild redness of the skin or a rash of small red bumps, while a more severe reaction may cause swelling, redness, and larger blisters. A rash usually starts about 48 hours after exposure to the irritating substance. Contact dermatitis does not usually occur with the first exposure to the irritating substance (allergen).

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) skin problem that causes skin cells to grow too quickly, resulting in thick, white, silvery, or red patches of skin. Normally, skin cells grow gradually and flake off about every 4 weeks. New skin cells grow to replace the outer layers of the skin as they shed. But in psoriasis, new skin cells move rapidly to the surface of the skin in days rather than weeks. They build up and form thick patches called plaques. The patches range in size from small to large. They most often appear on the knees, elbows, scalp, hands, feet, or lower back. Psoriasis is most common in adults, but children and teens can get it too. Our treatment will help to control the disorder.

Seborrhea Dermatitis

Seborrhea Dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and torso. Typically, seborrhea dermatitis presents with scaly, flaky, itchy, red skin. It affects the sebum-gland of the hair follicle with the skin. In adults, seborrhea dermatitis usually presents as scalp scaling (dandruff) or cradle cap.

A note from the hair doctor

If you are experiencing any of these scalp disorders, you should consult with our trichologist for the cause and treatments. If your disorder is not treatable by our trichologist you will be recommend to a doctor or dermatologist for sign that may concern your health that relates to your hair disorder.