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    The 7 Different Types of Alopecia and How to Treat …

    • Learn about the seven different types of alopecia, a medical term for hair loss from the scalp or body. Find out how to identify, treat and prevent each type of alopecia, from androgenic alopecia to traction al… See more

    What Is Alopecia?

    Let’s start with the basics. Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss from the scalpor body. We know that sounds vague, but the term alopecia is used to refer to so many different ty… See more

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    Androgenic Alopecia

    The Symptoms: Thinning hair on your crown, a receding hairline, or both. The Prognosis: While there’s no cure, treatment can stop the condition from getting worse. The Treatm… See more

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    Alopecia Areata

    The Symptoms: Hair loss that results in small, patchy bald spots. The Prognosis: There’s no cure, but lost hair can grow back with treatment. The Treatment Plan: Minoxidil, o… See more

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    Cicatricial Alopecia

    The Symptoms: Hair loss that leaves scars under the surface of the skin. The Prognosis: This type of hair loss unfortunately can’t be reversed. The Treatment … See more

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    What Is Alopecia?
    Androgenic Alopecia
    Alopecia Areata
    Cicatricial Alopecia
    What are the different types of cicatricial alopecia?
     

  1. What are the types of alopecia in women?

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    There are six types of alopecia identified. These include: 1. Alopecia androgenetic, which is also called...Read more

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    Alopecia is a term used to indicate loss of hair. This alopecia is braodly classified into two types Scarring alopecia and no...Read more
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  2. Common types of alopecia include12345:
    1. Male pattern hair loss
    2. Female pattern hair loss
    3. Alopecia areata: Characterized by one or more coin-sized patches of hair loss on the scalp or body.
    4. Telogen effluvium: Hair thinning rather than falling out in patches.
    5. Alopecia totalis: Complete hair loss on the scalp.
    6. Alopecia universalis: Loss of all hair on the body, including scalp and face.
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    Common types of alopecia include:

    • male pattern hair loss
    • female pattern hair loss
    • alopecia areata
    • telogen effluvium

    Alopecia – causes and treatment | health…

    www.healthdirect.gov.au/alopecia
    Patchy alopecia areata is the most common type. It’s characterized by one or more coin-sized patches of hair loss on your scalp or body. Alopecia totalis occurs when you have hair loss across your entire scalp. Alopecia universalis occurs when you lose all hair on your body, including your scalp and face.

    Alopecia Areata: Hair Loss Causes, Treat…

    www.healthline.com/health/alopecia-areata
    “Alopecia” means hair loss. Sometimes, you hear a different medical name for this type of hair loss. Here’s what these terms mean: Alopecia barbae: A person has patchy hair loss on their beard. Alopecia ophiasis: A person has a band or strip of hair loss on their scalp. Alopecia totalis: A person has lost all the hair on their scalp.

    Hair loss types: Alopecia areata overview …

    www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/types/alopecia
    The classifications depend on the amount of hair you’ve lost and where you’ve lost it on your body. Alopecia areata totalis: You’ve lost all your hair on your scalp. Alopecia areata universalis: You’ve lost all your hair on your scalp and all your body hair. Diffuse alopecia areata: Your hair is thinning rather than falling out in patches.

    Alopecia Areata: Symptoms, Causes, Trea…

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    Each subtype is classified on the basis of severity, onset, and extent of hair loss. Per the NIH, the main types of AA are: Patchy alopecia areata Alopecia totalis Alopecia universalis

    What Are the Different Types of Alopeci…

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    What are the different alopecia treatments?
    Among the more commonly used alopecia treatments are: Prescription-strength corticosteroids can suppress the immune system and reduce damage to healthy hair follicles. These medications include oral, topical, and injectable treatments.

    Alopecia Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Healthline

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    What do you need to know about alopecia?

    Dr. Alex T. Thomas

    MD · 40 years of exp

    The main symptom of alopecia areata is hair loss. Hair usually falls out in small patches on the scalp. These patches are often several centimeters or less. Hair loss might also occur on other parts of the face, like the eyebrows, eyelashes, and beard, as well as other parts of the body.
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    What are the different types of cicatricial alopecia?
    There are a few subtypes of cicatricial alopecia, including frontal fibrosing alopecia, lichen planopilaris and folliculitis decalvans. The Symptoms: Noticeable hair loss 2-3 months after giving birth. The Prognosis: There’s no proven way to slow this hair loss, but it usually returns to its normal rate after a few months.

    The 7 Different Types of Alopecia and How to Treat Each One - Keeps

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    What is alopecia areata?
    Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder. With alopecia areata, the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy hair follicles, small, pocket-like holes in our skin that grow hair, similar to the way the immune system might fight an infection. Injury to the follicles results in hair loss. This type of alopecia tends to run in families.

    Alopecia Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Healthline

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  4. Healthline
    https://www.healthline.com/health/alopecia-types

    Alopecia Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Healthline

  5. Verywell Health
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/types-of-alopecia-8712785

    6 Types of Alopecia: Their Causes and How to Treat Each

  6. WebMD
    https://www.webmd.com/skin-problem…

    Hair Loss: Types of Alopecia and Causes of Thinning …

    WEBMar 6, 2023 · There are many types of hair loss, also called alopecia: Involutional alopecia is a natural condition in which the hair gradually thins with age. More hair follicles go into the resting phase,...

  7. American Academy of Dermatology
    https://www.aad.org/.../hair-loss/types/…

    Hair loss types: Alopecia areata overview - American …

    WEBAlopecia areata is a disease that causes hair loss. Most people lose hair on their scalp or beard area, but hair loss can occur anywhere on your body. A board-certified dermatologist can tell you if you have this type of …

  8. Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hair-loss

    Hair loss - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

  9. Healthline
    https://www.healthline.com/health/hair …

    Hair Loss (Alopecia): Causes, Symptoms, and Regrowth …

    WEBNov 29, 2022 · Depending on the type of hair loss, it can be the result of genetics, internal causes, or external causes. Here’s a look at a few different types of hair loss: Androgenic alopecia

  10. American Academy of Dermatology
    https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/types

    Types of hair loss - American Academy of Dermatology

  11. American Academy of Dermatology
    https://www.aad.org/.../types/alopecia/…

    Hair loss types: Alopecia areata diagnosis and treatment

    WEBAlopecia areata can lead to widespread hair loss, complete loss of hair on the scalp (alopecia totalis), or loss of all hair on the body (alopecia universalis). Few people with extensive hair loss regrow their hair …

  12. NYU Langone Health
    https://nyulangone.org/conditions/hair-loss/types

    Types of Hair Loss - NYU Langone Health