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Folliculitis decalvans is a type of primary scarring alopecia – an inflammatory disorder that permanently destroys the hair follicle and
Pseudopelade of Brocq (PPB) or Brocq’s alopecia is a rare hair disorder that results in scarring alopecia. It’s a chronic
Friction alopecia refers to hair loss that occurs due to the constant rubbing of the hair. It’s a type of
As the name indicates, pressure alopecia is a type of alopecia induced by pressure. Because it usually develops after extensive
Trichorrhexis nodosa is a hair shaft disorder characterised by the formation of white nodes on a hair shaft. Hair breaks
Traumatic alopecia refers to hair loss due to chemical, physical or burn injury to the scalp. Depending on the source
Plica polonica is a hair shaft disorder characterised by the irregular twisting and matting of the hair. As a result,
Involutional alopecia refers to the natural thinning of hair with age. According to the National Library of Medicine, “nearly everyone”
Traction alopecia is a type of hair loss caused by repeated and prolonged mechanical stress on the hair follicle. It
Anagen effluvium is a non-scarring alopecia in which hair growth is abnormally interrupted during the anagen (growth) phase. It’s also
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that’s believed to be triggered by genetic and environmental factors. It is an unpredictable
Trichotillomania is a hair-pulling disorder in which a person has an intense, irresistible urge to pull their hair out. It’s
