
10/09/2025
Patient profiles👦
Hairstories
A lot have been experiencing hair fall lately.
Alopecia refers to hair loss from any part of the body for any reason including hair loss due to androgenic alopecia (male/female pattern baldness), autoimmune disease (alopecia areata), infection (tinea capitis/ringworm of the scalp), and other causes.
*Types:*
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1. Androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness)
2. Alopecia areata (autoimmune)
3. Alopecia totalis (total scalp hair loss)
4. Alopecia universalis (total body hair loss)
5. Traction alopecia (hair loss due to styling)
*Symptoms:*
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1. Hair thinning or loss
2. Bald patches
3. Itching
*Lifestyle changes:*
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1. Reduce stress
2. Balanced diet
3. Gentle hair care
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Consult a dermatologist for personalized advice and treatment.
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Early 20s male patient
Started on topical and oral meds for hair hall
New hair starts to grow around 6 to 8 weeks.