5 Common Types Of Hair Loss In India


By Shambhavi09, Sep 2025 04:47 PMthedailyjagran.com

Types of Hair Loss

Learn about the five most common types of hair loss in India, affecting millions of people. Check out the causes and symptoms. Tap to see!

Telogen Effluvium

A condition where stress, nutritional deficiencies, or hormonal changes cause excessive hair shedding. This is the most common type of hair loss in India.

Androgenetic Alopecia

This type of hair loss is caused by genetics and hormonal imbalances. It's a common hereditary condition, with almost 50% of Indian men experiencing hair loss by age 50.

Alopecia Areata

An autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks hair follicles, causing patchy hair loss.

Female Pattern Hair Loss

A type of hair loss affecting women, characterised by thinning hair or a wider part. Hormonal changes, genetics, and nutritional deficiencies contribute to this condition.

Male Pattern Baldness

A common type of hair loss in men. It is caused by genetics and hormonal imbalances. It leads to a receding hairline and hair thinning.

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