Hair loss(Alopecia) is the commonest problem which every third person suffers from. Broadly there are four types of alopecia -
(1). Androgenetic Alopecia
(2). Alopecia Areata
(3). Telogen effluvium
(4). Alopecia due to diseases ( scarring alopecia)
Almost 50% of men by 50 years complaint of hair loss and almost 40% of women suffer from hair loss by 40 years of age. Androgenetic alopecia is reduction of hair roots because of aging process. This is most likely due to normal hormonal effect on the hair roots seen in both males & females after 30+ years of age. In Alopecia areata there are small coin like patches seen on the scalp, mostly seen in young age...