Common Male and Female Hair Loss Conditions
Helping women and men feel more confident, one strand at a time. Explore our full range of hair loss conditions and find the right specialist support for you.
Not all hair loss is the same. Identifying the specific condition is the first step towards effective treatment. Below are the hair loss conditions we diagnose and treat at The Hair Centre.
Female Pattern Baldness
Gradual thinning across the crown and top of the scalp. Common in women over 40 but can appear at any age.
Learn more →Male Pattern Baldness
Receding hairline and thinning at the crown. The most common form of hair loss in men.
Learn more →Alopecia Areata
Sudden patchy hair loss caused by an autoimmune response. Can affect the scalp and body.
Learn more →Telogen Effluvium
Excessive shedding triggered by stress, illness, nutritional deficiency or hormonal change.
Learn more →Diffuse Thinning
General thinning across the scalp rather than in specific patches or zones.
Learn more →Traction Alopecia
Hair loss caused by repeated pulling — tight braids, weaves, or ponytails over time.
Learn more →Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
A scalp condition causing flaking, redness and irritation that can lead to hair loss.
Learn more →Scalp Psoriasis
Chronic scalp inflammation causing scaly plaques that can impair hair growth.
Learn more →Folliculitis Decalvans
A rare form of scarring alopecia causing permanent follicle damage in patchy areas.
Learn more →Alopecia Barbae
Alopecia Areata specifically affecting the beard area in men.
Learn more →Alopecia Totalis
Complete loss of hair from the scalp — a more advanced form of Alopecia Areata.
Learn more →Alopecia Universalis
Total loss of all body hair, including eyebrows and eyelashes.
Learn more →Late Onset Thinning
Progressive thinning that begins later in life, often linked to hormonal and nutritional factors.
Learn more →PCOS Hair Loss
Hair thinning caused by polycystic ovary syndrome — a hormonal condition affecting women.
Learn more →Folliculitis
Inflammation of the hair follicles causing pustules, itching and potential scarring.
Learn more →Pityriasis Amiantacea
Heavy scale formation on the scalp that binds to the hair shaft, causing hair loss if untreated.
Learn more →Other Conditions We Treat
Our specialist trichologist Gary Heron also diagnoses and treats the following less common hair and scalp conditions:
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