Hair Loss
can be experienced by anyone at any point in their lives, these can be extremely debilitating and cause great stress and upset.
It is important to seek professional advice from a recognised professional. At Ayrshire Trichology Clinic you will be seen by an experienced Trichologist.
We diagnose and assist in treating a range of hair loss conditions, these include:
Alopecia
This is the term used for generalized hair loss.
Alopecia Areata
Circular patches of hair loss that can be fast progressing, it can affect male and females and all age groups and ethnic backgrounds. Thought to have immune involvement and can be associated with other autoimmune conditions.
Telogen Effluvium
Complex form of hair shedding and loss of density from all over the scalp. There are many causes that can disrupt the normal function of the hair cycle including stressful events, febrile illness, malnutrition, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, hormone disfunction, thyroid disfunction and medications. Periodically those with Telogen Effluvium do not go bald as the hair follicles enter the resting phase of the cycle at different times. Can affect both sexes.
Male Pattern Hair Loss
Is a form of androgenetic alopecia. Triggered by a rise in hormones and has a genetic predisposition. Dihydrotestosterone is produced from testosterone by the enzyme type 2 5 alpha reductase which can shrink the hair follicle slowing down hair production, and it can stop producing hair completely.
Female Pattern Hair Loss
Is also a form of androgenetic alopecia like MPHL which is caused by an increase of dihydrotestosterone and has a genetic predisposition. Usually, the mid frontal scalp is affected with a reduction of density, but the hair line normally is intact. On occasion it can occur alongside diseases of the endocrine system such as PCOS.
Cicatricial Alopecia
Is a group of rare hair loss conditions which result in scaring and permanent destruction of the hair follicle. Primary cicatricial alopecia include folliculitis decalvans, lichen planopilaris, frontal fibrosing alopecia and discoid lupus erythematosus. Secondary cicatricial alopecia can be caused by physical trauma including burns, infections, and radiation.
Trichotillosis
Is caused by rubbing or pulling the hair over long periods. This in some cases can cause secondary cicatricial alopecia where the hair follicle is destroyed, and scar tissue develops. It may be a simple habit or can be part of an Obsessive Compulsion Disorder. Stress or anxiety can also play its part in this condition.