<unk> , also known as<unk> cicatricial alopecia is the<unk>  of hair without any scarring being present. There is typically little inflammation and irritation, but hair<unk>  is significant. This is in contrast to scarring hair<unk>  during which hair follicles are replaced with scar tissue as a result of inflammation. Hair<unk>  may be spread throughout the scalp (diffuse) or at certain spots (focal). The<unk>  may be sudden or gradual with accompanying stress. The most common cause is androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern or female pattern hair<unk>  due to the effects of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) on the hair follicles. A variety of factors may lead to this condition such as hormonal effects, age, diet, autoimmunity, emotional stress, physical stress, drug effects, genetics, or infections. Depending on the cause, treatment options include: topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, anti-fungal medications, steroids, hair transplantation, or platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy. Alternatives for total hair<unk>  include the use of hairpieces or hair fibers.
Non scarring hair loss
Scarring hair loss
Pattern hair loss
Prepubertal hypertrichosis
Generalized lentiginosis
Auricular hypertrichosis
Hypertrichosis
Premature greying of hair