Hair Loss Specialists in Karol Bagh, Delhi

What is Hair Loss?

Hair loss, medically known as alopecia, refers to a reduction in hair density or thickness that can affect the scalp or other parts of the body, ranging from a gradual, patterned thinning to sudden, complete loss of hair in patches or across the entire scalp. The most common form, androgenetic alopecia or pattern hair loss, follows a predictable pattern influenced by genetics and hormones and affects both men and women, though typically with different patterns of distribution. Other forms include telogen effluvium, a temporary shedding triggered by physical or emotional stress, and alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition causing patchy hair loss. The underlying cause, severity, and pattern of hair loss significantly influence which treatment approach is likely to be effective, making accurate diagnosis an important first step.

Causes of Hair Loss

The most common cause, androgenetic or pattern hair loss, results from a genetically inherited sensitivity of hair follicles to the hormone dihydrotestosterone, which gradually shrinks the follicles and shortens the hair growth cycle over time. Other causes include telogen effluvium triggered by significant physical or emotional stress, illness, surgery, or hormonal changes such as childbirth, nutritional deficiencies particularly of iron and protein, certain medications, thyroid disorders, and autoimmune conditions such as alopecia areata in which the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles. Tight hairstyles that pull on the hair over long periods can also cause a form of hair loss called traction alopecia.

Symptoms of Hair Loss

gradual thinning of hair on the top of the scalp, receding hairline, patchy bald spots on the scalp or elsewhere, sudden loosening of hair with excessive shedding, circular or oval bald patches with alopecia areata, full-body hair loss in severe autoimmune cases, itching or scalp discomfort in some inflammatory causes, visible widening of the hair part

Treatment & Types of Hair Loss in Karol Bagh, Delhi

Treatment depends on the underlying cause, with pattern hair loss commonly managed using topical minoxidil to stimulate hair growth or oral medications that block the hormonal pathway responsible for follicle shrinkage in men. Addressing any underlying trigger, such as correcting a nutritional deficiency, treating a thyroid disorder, or managing significant stress, is essential for hair loss related to telogen effluvium. Alopecia areata may be treated with corticosteroid injections or other immune-modulating treatments, and hair transplant surgery is an option for stable, pattern-related hair loss when medical treatment alone provides insufficient results.

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