What is alopecia?

Alopecia is a medical term meaning the often gradual reduction of hair, which can even lead

to their disappearance.

Alopecia is often referred to when the daily hair loss is greater than 100 hairs over a

relatively long period. When it occurs, it requires consultation with a dermatologist who will

submit the patient to a Trichogramma examination, to determine the nature of the alopecia.

Baldness is the most advanced stage of alopecia. Baldness affects men as well as women.

Androgenetic Alopecia Female in Montreal and male pattern baldness are emerging as

common issues that typically begins in ages between 12 to 40 years. In men, hair loss occurs

at the top and front of the head. On the other hand, female pattern baldness thinning occurs

on the top and crown of the head.

Hair loss or Alopecia can affect the scalp or any other body parts which can be both

temporary or permanent depending on factors like genetics, hormonal changes, aging, or

other medical conditions.

Some common symptoms indicating the need for medical attention for alopecia in Montreal

include gradual hair thinning, sudden hair loss, scaling patches spread over the scalp, etc.

We have different type of Alopecia:

• Androgenetic Alopecia
• Telogen Effluvium
• Traction Alopecia
• Ringworm
• Alopecia Areata