Male Pattern Hair Loss

Hair loss (also called Alopecia) is both an aesthetic and psychological concern. Most men will experience at least some degree of genetic hair loss which starts as early as in the 20’s and progresses thereafter. This is commonly referred to as ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA or MALE PATTERN BALDNESS and it is the most common type of hair loss affecting 90% of the male population of India leading to depression, low self-esteem and social stigmatization.

Generally, people shed about 100 single hair per day. Hair shedding is part of a natural balance—some hairs fall out while others grow in. When the balance is interrupted—ie. when hair falls and less hair grows in—hair loss happens. The medical name for hair loss is Alopecia.

The types of Alopecia seen in MEN are:

Androgenic Alopecia
It is the loss or else thinning of hair on your head's crown or hairline lessening from the temples. A U-shaped hair pattern in the region of the back and sides of the head usually stays or hair may continue on falling out, leading to total baldness as time passes.

Alopecia Areata
If you’ve noticed odd little bald patch on any hairy part, you might have an autoimmune disorder called Alopecia areata (AA). Alopecia areata (AA) is a common condition characterized by a patchy loss of hair without atrophy. It may affect any hairy area of the body and is usually reversible. 

Alopecia Universalis
This is the most complex type of alopecia and it is portrayed as the total hair loss throughout your body. For the reason that nonexistence of hairs in the body leaves areas such as nasal cavity, eyes along with scalp very uncovered, it is very vital that those with this state take special care to safeguard themselves from the bacteria, sun in addition to other tremendously dangerous elements.

Alopecia Totalis
It is an auto-immune disorder ensuing in total hair loss, however on the scalp only. It is a condition mediator between alopecia areata as well as alopecia universalis. Alopecia totalis normally shows up in 2 types, first being a fairly rapid and entire hair loss in the head. 2nd being a slower kind which starts like patchy loss (alopecia areata) as well as develops to overall hair loss on the scalp.

Scarring Alopecia
It is also known as cicatricial alopecia, refers to a collection of hair loss disorders that may be diagnosed in up to 3% of hair loss patients. It occurs worldwide in otherwise healthy men and women of all ages.

It is an autoimmune disorder where the hair follicles are seriously damaged. This leads to permanent loss and replacement of the hair follicle by scar tissue.