Hair Loss In Men

Types of Hair Loss in Men

• Androgenetic Alopecia –Commonly known as male pattern baldness, androgenetic alopecia is quite widespread. The balding will start in the form of thinning around the temples and the same will slowly progress towards the back of the head. Eventually, there will be a bald patch on the top of the head. The condition is often genetic and the hair follicles are often sensitive to dihydrotestosterone or DHT. The falling out of hair will be gradual and the chances of new hair growing will be minimal.
• Alopecia Areata – This is an autoimmune condition, which can cause small patches where hair is missing or it could even lead to the complete loss of body hair. There are three further subdivisions in this condition – alopecia monolocularis, alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis, each of which presents differently.
• Cicatricial or Scarring Alopecia – This is actually a serious condition, and also quite rare. The hair follicles are destroyed from within and since the condition is not easy to detect, it is often diagnosed a little too late, leaving little scope for hair regrowth.
• Traction Alopecia – Pulled back hair might seem like a good hairstyle, but over a period of time, such hair styles will make the hair follicles weak. This in turn will make the hair more susceptible to breakage and if the habit continues, the hair loss might become permanent.
• Trichotillomania – A medical condition, wherein which the person has an uncontrollable urge to pull out one’s own hair. When the person is under stress or is nervous or anxious, he will find solace in pulling out hair, leading to bald patches.