Alopecia

Aloplecia is a synonym of baldness. It is of many types

.1. Androgen aloplecia or male pattern baldness it is progressive thinning of hairs

2. Aloplecia areata- it involves loss of some hairs from head

3. Aloplecia totalis- it involves loss of all the hairs from head

4. Aloplecia universalis it involves loss of all hairs from head and body

Causes of alopecia

· Emotional stress

· Severe illness

· Hormonal changes

· Improper hair care

· Exposure to certain medication like antidepressant, blood thinning medicines

· Ringworm can also lead to aloplecia

· Fungal infection is also another reason by which aloplecia can occur

· Due to protein deficiency

· Iron deficiency can also lead to aloplecia