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Alopecia
Alopecia is a general term for hair loss. "Alopecia Areata" is one of the many common hair loss causes in women and men. It can occur at any age.
It usually causes small, coin-sized, round patches of baldness on the scalp. However, the beard in men, eyebrows, eyelashes, body and limbs can also be affected. Occasionally it can involve the whole scalp (Alopecia Totalis) or even the entire body and scalp (Alopecia Universalis).
It is not possible to predict how much will be lost. Regrowth in typical "alopecia areata" cases commonly occurs over a period of months but it can sometimes take years. Unfortunately, this cannot be guaranteed.
It will sometimes grows back as white, at least in the first instance. Further loss is not uncommon.
In "alopecia totalis" and "alopecia universalis" the likelihood of total regrowth is less.
Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania (trik-o-til-o-MAY-nee-uh), also called hair-pulling disorder, is a mental health disorder, where sufferers have irresistible urges to pull out hair from their own scalp, eyebrows or other areas of the body, despite best efforts to stop.
Trichotillomania often leaves patchy bald spots, thinning and sometimes total loss which can cause significant distress.
For some people, trichotillomania may be mild and generally manageable. For others, the compulsive urge to pull is overwhelming. Some treatment options are available which have helped many people reduce the frequency or even stop entirely.
Female Pattern Baldness
Female-pattern baldness also called "Androgenetic alopecia", is a condition that affects women. It’s similar to male pattern baldness, except that generally most women's loss follows a different shape,pattern and timeline to men.
In men, the loss starts at the front of the head and recedes to the back until they go bald. In women lthe loss is usually from all over their head, starting at their part line. Some loss at the temples may also recede.
Woman are less likely to go completely bald but profoound lot of thinning throughout may occur.
Hair loss in women is normal, especially as you age. Up to two-thirds of women experience it after menopause. It’s more common after menopause when hormones are likely responsible. It can also be hereditary.
If you notice that something is wrong, see your doctor or a dermatologist as soon as possible. They will be able to determine if you’re experiencing female-pattern baldness or another related condition.
In female-pattern baldness, essentially, the growing phase slows down.. In other words it takes longer for new hair to begin growing. Hair follicles shrink, meaning the hair that does grow is thinner and finer. This can result in hair that easily breaks.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy can cause thinning of the hair and hair loss. Different treatments can cause different types of hair loss. Once the treatment is finished the hair usually grows back but many people might experience longer term or permanent hair loss. Whether hair loss is minor or severe it can leave people feeling self conscious or exposed, at Wigs of London we specialise in wigs for chemotherapy patients to help get their confidence back.