Alopecia Hair Loss

Diagnosis and Treatment of Alopecia Hair Loss at Simone Thomas Trichology Clinics in Poole and Bournemouth

Alopecia is the medical term for a variety of different types of hair loss, with more than a fifth of women and nearly half of all men in the UK expected to experience the hair loss condition. The hair loss team at Simone Thomas hair loss clinics in Bournemouth and Poole are experienced in Alopecia and can discuss your hair loss treatment options with you. 

There are a number of different types of alopecia, including alopecia areata, scarring alopecia and traction alopecia.

Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is a condition that causes patches of baldness. It is believed to be caused by a problem with the immune system (the body’s natural defence against infection and illness) or a possible genetic condition. In many cases the hair grows back after about a year.

Scarring Alopecia

Scarring alopecia, also known as cicatricial alopecia, is hair loss that can occur from complications of another condition. In this type of alopecia, the hair follicle is destroyed, so the hair will not grow back.
 
Conditions that can cause scarring alopecia include lichen planus (an itchy rash affecting many areas of the body) and discoid lupus (a mild form of lupus affecting the skin, causing scaly marks and hair loss).

Other types of alopecia include:

• Traction alopecia
• Male & female pattern baldness or androgenic alopecia
• Diffuse patterned alopecia
• Telogen effluvium
• Trichotillomania

Book a Hair Loss Consultation at Simone Thomas Trichology Clinics in Sandbanks & Bournemouth

Our highly qualified and experienced teams can help with the diagnosis and treatment of your hair loss. Call Simone Thomas Hair Loss Clinics on 01202 760003 (Westbourne) or 01202 748899 (Sandbanks) or alternatively you can book online or request a consultation by completing the form below.