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Everything about hair loss and hair growth

Learn to recognize different forms of hair loss, discover possible causes, and understand which processes influence the hair cycle. Read reliable information about recovery, support, and the use of minoxidil.

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What types of hair loss are there?

View the complete overview of common forms of hair loss and learn to recognize the differences between diffuse hair loss, localized hair loss, and a receding hairline.

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Examples of gradual or hereditary hair thinning in men and women.

HEREDITARY HAIR LOSS

Androgenetic alopecia

A hereditary form of hair loss in which the hair gradually thins according to a recognizable pattern.

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Examples of increased or diffuse hair loss in men and women

DIFFUSE HAIR LOSS

Telogen effluvium

A form of diffuse hair loss that can occur when more hairs than normal enter the resting phase at the same time.

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Examples of localized or patchy hair loss in men and women

LOCALIZED HAIR LOSS

Alopecia areata

An autoimmune disease in which round or oval patches of hair loss usually appear suddenly.

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Clinical illustration of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) with a receding hairline and mild eyebrow thinning

SCAR HAIR LOSS

Frontal fibrosing alopecia

A form of scar hair loss in which the front hairline usually slowly recedes.

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Recognizing hair loss

Hair loss does not look the same for everyone. Learn to recognize different patterns and discover when hair loss may deviate from what is normal.

Three men show different patterns of hair loss: receding temples, thinning at the crown, and a localized bald spot.

IN MEN

Hair loss in men

Discover common causes and recognizable patterns, such as receding hairline, thinning crown, and diffuse hair loss.

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Three women show different patterns of hair loss: a wider central part, diffuse thinning, and a localized bald spot.

IN WOMEN

Hair loss in women

Read how hair loss can develop in women and which hormonal, hereditary, and temporary factors can play a role.

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Woman notices noticeably more loose hairs on her pillow within a short period.

SUDDEN HAIR LOSS

Sudden hair loss

Discover possible causes if you lose noticeably more hair in a short period of time or notice localized bald spots.

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Women of different ages and hair types care for their hair in their own way

NORMAL OR ABNORMAL?

How much hair loss per day is normal?

Read how much hair you can normally lose and what changes might prompt you to investigate your hair loss more closely.

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RECOGNIZING

Hair breakage or hair loss?

Learn to recognize the difference between hairs that detach at the root and hairs that break off somewhere along the hair shaft.

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Comparison of follicular miniaturisation and the temporary resting phase in telogen effluvium

COMPARISON

Androgenetic alopecia or telogen effluvium?

Compare hereditary hair loss with temporary diffuse hair loss and discover the key differences in pattern, origin, and progression.

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Causes and life stages

Illness, hormonal changes, weight loss, and prolonged stress can temporarily disrupt the hair cycle. Read which situations may be associated with extra hair loss.

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AFTER ILLNESS

Hair loss after illness, fever, or surgery

Read why physical strain after illness, high fever, or surgery can cause diffuse hair loss several months later.

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MENOPAUSE

Hair loss during menopause

Discover how hormonal changes around menopause can affect the hair cycle, hair structure, and hair density.

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WEIGHT LOSS

Hair loss after losing weight or a strict diet

Read how rapid weight loss, limited energy intake, and possible nutritional deficiencies can trigger temporary hair loss.

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Woman examines diffuse hair loss in her hairbrush after stopping the pill

HORMONAL CHANGE

Hair loss after stopping the pill

Discover why a change in hormone levels after stopping contraception can cause temporary additional hair loss.

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A woman notices temporarily more loose hairs in her hairbrush during the transition to autumn.

SEASONS

Seasonal hair loss

Read why you may lose more hair during certain periods and when seasonal hair loss may deviate from normal.

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Mother notices a few loose hairs in the months after giving birth while her baby rests beside her.

AFTER CHILDBIRTH

Hair loss after childbirth

Discover why many women temporarily lose more hair after pregnancy and how natural recovery usually proceeds.

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Comparison between pattern hair thinning and diffuse hair loss

COMPARISON

Hair loss due to stress or hormones?

Compare recognizable signs of stress-related hair loss with hair loss associated with hormonal changes.

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Woman during recovery after illness, stress, or hormonal changes

STRESS

Hair loss due to stress

Read how physical or emotional stress can affect the hair cycle and when hair may recover.

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Woman checking her hair for possible hair loss related to thyroid problems.

CAUSES

Hair loss due to thyroid problems

Discover how an overactive or underactive thyroid can cause diffuse hair loss.

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Woman examining hair loss that may be related to iron deficiency.

CAUSES

Hair loss due to iron deficiency

Read how iron deficiency can disrupt the hair cycle and what you can have tested.

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Woman experiencing hair loss that may be related to medication.

CAUSES

Hair loss due to medication

Discover which medications can cause hair loss and what you can do next.

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Hair loss due to vitamin D deficiency

Read soon about the role vitamin D plays in the hair cycle and when a deficiency may be associated with hair loss.

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More about telogen effluvium

Telogen effluvium is a form of diffuse hair loss that often becomes visible several months after physical or emotional stress. Read more about possible causes, duration, and persistent symptoms.

Possible triggers of telogen effluvium, such as stress, illness, and hormones

POSSIBLE CAUSES

What causes telogen effluvium?

See which events and changes can disrupt the hair cycle and temporarily put more hairs into the resting phase.

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Woman comparing multiple months to track long-term diffuse hair loss

DURATION AND RECOVERY

How long does telogen effluvium last?

Read how long the period of excess hair loss can last and when the first signs of recovery may become visible.

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Woman maps out various possible factors contributing to long-term hair loss

PERSISTENT HAIR LOSS

Chronic telogen effluvium

Discover what chronic telogen effluvium means and which factors can be investigated when diffuse hair loss persists.

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Hormones, hair follicles, and support

Understand how hormones and changes in hair follicles relate to hereditary hair loss. Additionally, read what is known about saw palmetto as a supporting ingredient.

Comparison of a normal and androgen-sensitive hair follicle

HORMONES

DHT and hair loss

Read what dihydrotestosterone is and why sensitive hair follicles can gradually produce smaller hairs under the influence of DHT.

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Medical illustration of 5-alpha-reductase converting testosterone into DHT in hair follicles

ENZYME

5-alpha-reductase and hair loss

Discover how the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase converts testosterone into DHT and why this process is relevant to hereditary hair loss.

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Successive stages of follicular miniaturisation due to DHT sensitivity

HAIR FOLLICLES

Follicular miniaturization in androgenetic alopecia

Understand how hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia can shrink, causing them to produce increasingly thinner and shorter hairs.

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INGREDIENT EXPLAINED

Saw palmetto and hair loss

Read what saw palmetto is, how it is linked to DHT, and what is known about its use for hair loss.

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Minoxidil explained

Read how to use minoxidil and what men and women need to know before starting minoxidil.

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USE

Using Minoxidil

Read how to apply minoxidil to the scalp, how often to use it, and what to look out for during treatment.

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FOR WOMEN

Minoxidil for women

Discover when minoxidil is used in women and what important points to consider when treating hair loss.

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FOR MEN

Minoxidil for men

Read how minoxidil is used in men with hereditary hair loss and what to expect from long-term use.

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Man examining temporary hair loss during minoxidil shedding.

SHEDDING

Minoxidil shedding

Read why temporary extra hair loss may occur when you start using minoxidil.

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Woman checking her scalp for possible side effects of minoxidil.

SIDE EFFECTS

Side effects of minoxidil

See which side effects may occur and when you should seek medical advice.

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Man controleert zijn haar tijdens langdurig gebruik van minoxidil.

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When does minoxidil work?

Read soon when you can expect the first results from minoxidil and why consistent use is important.

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