Involutional Alopecia

Permanent Hair Loss: Yes.

Characteristics: Involutional Alopecia is the natural condition of gradual thinning of hair due to age. It is caused by an increased number of hairs go in to the Telogen (resting) phase, while the remaining hairs are become shorter and fewer.

Duration: Permanent.

Cause & Cure: Research has not yet been able to find neither a direct cause nor cure for Involutional Alopecia.

• Alopecia Areata
• Androgenetic Alopecia
• Involutional Alopecia
• Menopause
• Postpartum Care
• Ringworm of the scalp (Tinea Capitis)
• Scarring Alopecia (Cicatricial Alopecia)
• Telogen Effluvium
• Traction Alopecia
• Other Hair Loss Types

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