The Ludwig Scale: How Female Hair Loss Is Measured
The Ludwig Scale describes three grades of female pattern hair thinning across the crown. Here’s what it shows and what it can’t tell you.
Types of Hair Loss
Pattern hair loss, alopecia areata, telogen effluvium and the other named conditions, explained in plain language.
Scarring Alopecia: Why Early Assessment Matters
Scarring alopecia can permanently destroy hair follicles. Here’s why getting assessed early matters more than with other types of hair loss.
Traction Alopecia: How Tight Hairstyles Cause Hair Loss
Traction alopecia is hair loss from sustained pulling on the scalp. Here’s how tight styles cause it and when to get it checked.
The Norwood Scale: How Male Hair Loss Is Measured
The Norwood scale classifies patterns of male hair loss into stages. Here’s what it measures, what it doesn’t, and how it’s actually used.
Alopecia Areata: What Causes Patchy Hair Loss
Alopecia areata causes round, patchy hair loss when the immune system attacks hair follicles. Here’s what’s known about triggers and what to expect.
Female Pattern Hair Loss Explained
Female pattern hair loss causes gradual thinning across the crown and part line. Here’s how it works and what it isn’t.
Telogen Effluvium: Why Sudden Shedding Happens
Telogen effluvium explains sudden, diffuse hair shedding after stress, illness or life changes. Learn triggers, timelines, and red flags.
Male Pattern Baldness: What It Is and How It Progresses
Male pattern baldness explained: what causes it, how it typically progresses, and when hair loss needs a doctor’s assessment instead of a website.