NON-SCARRING ALOPECIA

Also known as Non-Cicatricial Alopecia

Can be caused by numerous different mechanisms which are listed below:

Alopecia areata - autoimmune

Hypothyroidism

Androgens - high levels of sex steroids

Nutrient deficiences - iron and zinc

Heavy metals - high levels of copper, cobalt in the body

Blood thinners - like ASA aspirin, warfarin

Chemotherapy

Severe illnesses

Childbirth

'Corn-row braiding'

Vitman A - high levels

Trichotillomania - pulling out of hair follicles