Hair loss(alopecia) is a common complaint among men and women. Based on whether permanent damage has occurred to the hair follicles, alopecia is divided into scarring and non scarring. Commonest type of nonscarring alopecia is androgenetic alopecia. It refers to hair loss seen with increasing age in genetically predisposed individuals. Alopecia may be diffuse or patchy. Most common cause of diffuse alopecia is telogen effluvium which is the loss of telogen hair that occurs 2-4 months after an acute stressful episode, Eg: 3-4 months post surgery or accidents. The other causes of diffuse alopecia are postpartum alopecia which occurs 1-3 months after delivery in most women, drug induced alopecia, alopecia associated with systemic diseases and hair shaft defects. Patchy alopecia occurs in alopecia areata , fungal, bacterial and viral infections of scalp, trichotillomania and traction alopecia.

In M.V. Skin Gynae Clinic, we provide a wide range of treatment for all kinds of hair loss.