There are many types of hair loss that you may have heard of if you’re searching for a solution to thinning hair. Some of them are referred to by Greek or Latin names. For example, androgenetic alopecia is simply a fancy way of saying, male or female pattern hair loss. That’s the most common type of hair loss, but what about the second most common type? It’s called Telogen Effluvium, which finds its roots in the Latin word effluvium which means “flowing out”. It’s used to describe the shedding of hair. Unlike androgenetic alopecia, which follows a pattern and tends to appear on the same places on the head, Telogen Effluvium is more unpredictable and appears in different places. RHRLI wants you to understand this type of hair loss so you can evaluate your treatment options. [Read more…] about What is Telogen Effluvium?
There are several conditions that cause thinning hair or hair loss. The medical term for hair loss is “alopecia,” and the most common type is called androgenetic alopecia, which most people call male or female pattern hair loss. Telogen effluvium is the second most common type. This condition is related to the hair growth cycle. There are three stages of hair growth and telogen effluvium represents the final stage where hair falls out. The third most common type of hair loss is called alopecia areata. It’s an autoimmune skin disease which causes the body’s immune system to attack healthy hair. RHRLI would like you to know about this condition that affects nearly 7 million Americans and 147 million people worldwide. We’ll tell you about the symptoms of this condition and how it can drastically affect the lives of those who are afflicted by it. 
You may be surprised to learn that there are different types of hair loss, although they all do involve the loss of scalp or body hair. Hair loss in men is also known as alopecia. Quite often, men’s hair loss is caused by a genetic predisposition toward alopecia; however, environmental factors and underlying medical conditions can also contribute to hair loss in men.