Alopecia: Symptom and Causes

Symptoms

Different types of hair loss have different symptoms. Sometimes, both the head and body can be affected.
  • Male pattern hair loss: Thinning or complete loss of hair at the hairline and top of the head.
  • Female diffuse hair loss: A gradual thinning of hair, especially on the top of the head. The hairline usually stays the same.
  • Alopecia areata: Broken hairs, or hairs easily removed; one or more round or oval bald patches.

Causes

Causes may include:
  • Aging
  • Genetics
  • Illness
  • Some medications, such as chemotherapy
  • Malnutrition
  • Autoimmune disorder, in the case of alopecia areata





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