Which type of hair loss sounds like you?
Different types of hair loss look different. Pick the one that sounds most like you. This is a general guide, not a diagnosis.
Sources
- British Association of Dermatologists: Telogen effluvium
- British Association of Dermatologists: Hair loss female pattern (androgenetic alopecia)
- British Association of Dermatologists: Traction alopecia
- British Association of Dermatologists: Alopecia areata
- NHS: Hair loss
- NHS: Symptoms of menopause and perimenopause
- NHS: Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS)
About this guide: written by the Scalpnote team from the sources above. It’s general information, not medical advice, and it hasn’t been clinically reviewed. Last checked 23 October 2026.
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