Hairfall

Hairfall occurs due to various factors shedding >100 hairs/day is commonly caused by genetics (androgenetic alopecia) Hormonal shifts (PCOS, thyroid, pregnancy), high stress, and nutrient deficiencies (iron, vitamin D, zinc, protein).

The most common types are Androgenetic alopecia (hereditary pattern baldness)Telogen effluvium (temporary shedding due to stress), and Alopecia areata (patchy, autoimmune loss).

Hairfall
Major Types of Hair Loss

Androgenetic Alopecia (Pattern Baldness): The most common type, affecting both men (receding hairline/crown thinning) and women (widening part/thinning crown) due to genetics and hormones.

Telogen Effluvium: Temporary, diffuse thinning caused by sudden, high-stress events, hormonal shifts (childbirth, menopause), or illness, where hair shifts prematurely into a resting phase.

Alopecia Areata: An autoimmune condition causing sudden, smooth, round patches of hair loss on the scalp or body.

Traction Alopecia: Gradual hair loss, often around the hairline, caused by constant, tight styling like ponytails or braids.

Anagen Effluvium: Rapid, widespread hair loss usually resulting from chemotherapy or radiation, often reversible.

Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecia: A rare form where inflammation destroys hair follicles, causing permanent, scarred bald patches.

Trichotillomania: A psychological disorder where individuals feel a compulsive urge to pull out their own hair.

Tinea Capitis (Scalp Ringworm): A fungal infection, often appearing in children, that causes patchy, scaly, and itchy hair loss.

It can be managed by a balanced diet, stress reduction, and avoiding harsh hair treatments.

A case of Alopecia areata age 35+ male suffered a hairfall issue in particular spot. With the help of Homeopathic medicine patient hair started to grow in that spot . There are some common medicines like Phosphorus, Natrum mur, Thuja, Lycopodium,Silicea works well for Alopecia.

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