Hair Loss Conditions
Not all hair loss is the same. Some causes are temporary and fully reversible; others are progressive. Knowing the cause is the first step to choosing the right treatment — and deciding whether a hair transplant is even appropriate.
Androgenetic Alopecia
The most common cause of hair loss — male and female pattern baldness. Hair follicles become sensitive to the hormone DHT, causing progressive miniaturisation and thinning in a characteristic pattern.
Telogen Effluvium
A temporary, diffuse shedding triggered by physical or emotional stress, illness, childbirth or medication. A large number of follicles enter the resting (telogen) phase at once.
Alopecia Areata
An autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks hair follicles, causing patchy, often coin-sized, bald spots. It can progress to total scalp loss (alopecia totalis) or full body loss (universalis).
Traction Alopecia
Hair loss caused by prolonged pulling or tension on the hair, typically from tight hairstyles such as braids, weaves, ponytails or extensions. It most often affects the hairline and temples.
Scarring Alopecia (Cicatricial)
A group of rare disorders in which inflammation destroys hair follicles and replaces them with scar tissue, causing permanent hair loss. Examples include lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
Diffuse Thinning (Unpatterned Alopecia)
Generalised thinning across the entire scalp without a clear pattern. It can be a variant of androgenetic alopecia (DUPA) or the result of medical, nutritional or hormonal causes.