“Hair loss” covers several different conditions, and knowing which type you have shapes what can be done about it. Here is a clear guide to the main patterns we see.
Pattern hair loss
The most common type is androgenetic, or pattern, hair loss: a gradual, inherited thinning that in men recedes at the temples and crown, and in women shows as widening at the parting. It is progressive, which is why planning ahead matters.
Other patterns
Telogen effluvium is a temporary, diffuse shed triggered by stress, illness or hormonal change, and it usually recovers. Alopecia areata causes patchy loss and is different again. Traction alopecia comes from tight styling over time. Because the right approach depends entirely on the type, accurate identification comes first. This is general information, not a diagnosis.
Identify your type
Book a free consultation at our Harley Street clinic and we will identify which type of hair loss you have and talk you through what genuinely helps.