Hair loss
Hair loss
Most healthy people lose up to 100 strands of hair per day. As part of your hair’s growth cycle, new strands grow and take the place of the ones you shed.
When you start to shed more strands — and fewer or none grow back — the condition is considered alopecia (hair loss). There are several types of hair loss, and it can affect adults of any gender and even children. You may lose hair just on your head or from your body as well.
What are the types of hair loss?
Some types of hair loss are permanent, while others are temporary. The most common types of hair loss include:
- Androgenic alopecia
- Alopecia areata
- Telogen effluvium
- Anagen effluvium
What causes hair loss?
- Hereditary hair loss from genetics (genes you inherit from your parents).
- Hairstyles that pull the hair tightly (such as braids, hair extensions or tight ponytails).
- Fungal infections on the scalp.
- Hairstyles that pull the hair tightly (such as braids, hair extensions or tight ponytails).
- Haircare that may cause damage due to processing (including perms and bleach).