Hair loss is yet another ailment that has become common. It can happen due to a variety of reasons such as a reaction to something, pollution, stress, a generic condition, ageing etc. Hair loss in the form of alopecia and male pattern baldness is prevalent in adults and children alike. Hair loss can be either limited to your scalp or affect your entire body and this can be temporary or permanent. Hair loss is more common in men, although it can happen to anyone. When hair loss happens, some let it be. Some others will cover it up with hats, scarves, or wigs. And others will seek out treatment to prevent further hair loss or restore growth.

Hair loss can be of many types. The first is gradual thinning on top of the head, affecting people as they age. For men, hair begins to recede at the hairline on the forehead. In the case of women, hair loss is typically characterised by the broadening of the part in their hair.

The second hair loss type is when you lose hair in circular or patchy bald spots on the scalp, beard, or eyebrows. The third is the sudden loosening of hair. This may be triggered by a physical or emotional shock and can cause hair to loosen. This is typically characterised by handfuls of hair coming out when combing or washing.

The fourth is full-body hair loss. This can be caused by some conditions and medical treatments such as chemotherapy. In this case, the hair usually grows back. The last type of hair loss is patches of scaling that spread over the scalp. This is usually a sign of ringworm. When there are patches of scaling, and it is due to ringworm, it can be broken hair, redness, swelling, and oozing.