Alopecia · Hair Loss

Hair loss isn't just about hair. It's about health.

Alopecia affects confidence, identity and daily life — but it is also a biological condition driven by hormones, genetics, nutritional gaps, inflammation and stress. At Allodermis we don't chase symptoms. We diagnose the root mechanism behind your hair loss and build a treatment plan that heals from the inside out.

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AIIMS MD DermatologistsRoot Cause TrichologyUSFDA Approved TechnologyEvidence Based Hair Restoration

50–100strands lost a day is entirely normal

120–150+daily shedding needs medical evaluation

8–16 wksrealistic window for visible regrowth

Where hair healing beginsat the root, not at the strand

The Basics · 01

What is alopecia?

Alopecia refers to partial or complete loss of hair from the scalp or body due to internal or external triggers. Losing 50–100 strands a day is normal; losing more — rapid thinning, a widening parting or patchy hair loss — requires medical evaluation.

The most common form is androgenetic alopecia, also called patterned baldness, caused by genetics and hormone sensitivity.

When shedding becomes a signal

iMore than 120–150 strands lost daily
iiRapid, noticeable thinning over weeks
iiiA parting that keeps widening
ivPatchy loss anywhere on the scalp

58%of men aged 30–50 experience some form of alopecia

12%of women aged 20–29 already show early hair loss

AGAandrogenetic alopecia is the most common form of all

Medical Classification · 02

Five ways hair is lost

Treatment follows the type. Naming the mechanism correctly is what separates a reversible pattern from one that needs urgent intervention.

01AGA · Pattern baldness

Androgenetic Alopecia

Most common form; affects both men and women
Driven by DHT hormone sensitivity
Gradual thinning progressing to pattern baldness

02TE · Diffuse shedding

Telogen Effluvium

Sudden diffuse shedding across the scalp
Occurs 2–3 months after a trigger — illness, stress, crash diets, childbirth
Usually reversible once the trigger is corrected

03Behavioural

Trichotillomania

Compulsive hair pulling
Psychiatric and behavioural component alongside the dermatological one

04Age related

Involutional Alopecia

Age-related shortening of the hair growth cycle
Hair becomes progressively finer and fewer

05Cicatricial · Urgent

Scarring Alopecia

Autoimmune or inflammatory destruction of the follicle
Requires urgent treatment — irreversible if delayed

Root Cause Understanding · 03

The Allodermis method

We evaluate three groups of drivers before a single treatment is discussed.

Group 01

Internal drivers

Hormones — thyroid, DHT sensitivity
PCOS & perimenopause
Iron, Vitamin D, B12, zinc
Cortisol-mediated stress axis
Autoimmune activity

Group 02

External drivers

Chemical treatments
Heat styling
Tight hairstyles
Pollution
Scalp infections
Medications — especially chemotherapy

Group 03

Structural & genetic drivers

Follicle miniaturisation
Family history
Age-related cycle shortening

Hair loss is never caused by one factor — effective treatment requires a multi-dimensional approach.

Symptoms & Red Flags · 04

What you may be seeing

You may be experiencing alopecia if you notice any of these eight signs.

Excessive daily shedding — more than 120–150 strands

Widening hair parting

Thinning around the crown or temples

Bald circular patches

Reduced hair density and volume

Receding hairline in an M-shaped pattern

Scalp itching, burning or flaking

Slow hair growth

Alopecia rarely stabilises on its own — early diagnosis increases the chance of reversal.

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Diagnosis at Allodermis · 05

Root cause trichology

Four stages, in order. Nothing is prescribed until the mechanism is identified.

Dermatologist consultation

A comprehensive history covering medical background, nutrition, menstrual health, stress, genetics, lifestyle and past procedures.

Trichoscopy

High-magnification analysis of the scalp to assess exactly what is happening below the surface.

Follicle miniaturisationScalp inflammationDensity patternType & severity

Medical tests — only if indicated

Investigations are ordered when the history and trichoscopy point towards a systemic driver, never as a default panel.

Vitamin D, B12, ferritinThyroid profileHormonal panel — PCOS, menopauseAutoimmune markers

Treatment mapping

Your AIIMS MD dermatologist uses the findings to build a personalised plan addressing all causative pathways — not just the shedding.

Risk Profile · 06

Are you at risk?

Certain profiles carry a materially higher likelihood of developing alopecia. If more than one applies to you, earlier assessment is worth it.

✓Men with a family history of baldness

✓Women with PCOS, perimenopause or postpartum shedding

✓Nutritional deficiencies — common in India

✓Chronic stress and poor sleep

✓Tight hairstyles — traction alopecia

✓History of chemical treatments

Prevention & Lifestyle · 07

Science-backed habits that hold the result

No clinical protocol survives a hostile scalp environment. These five habits protect the work.

No harsh chemicals or heat

Heat breaks keratin bonds and chemicals weaken the follicle.

Healthy scalp routine

A mild shampoo two to three times a week. Avoid overwashing.

Nutrition first

Hair is 85–90% protein — keratin — so diet genuinely matters.

IronVitamin DProteinsOmega-3Biotin & zinc

Reduce stress

Chronic stress triggers telogen effluvium. Meditation, yoga and breathwork lower cortisol.

Gentle hairstyles

Avoid tight ponytails, braids and extensions that keep the follicle under tension.

Allodermis Treatments · 08

Medical, customised, evidence based

Seven clinical routes. Which of them you need — and in what combination — comes out of the diagnosis, not a package.

01 · Featured

PRP Therapy — Platelet Rich Plasma

Concentrated growth factors improve follicle signalling and stimulate dormant follicles. Best for early androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.

3–6 sessionsEarly AGA & TEUses your own blood

iBlood is drawn and processed

iiPlatelet-rich plasma is isolated

iiiPRP is injected into the thinning areas

ivFollicle activity is boosted at the root

Growth Factor Concentrates

GFC — advanced, purified growth factors with higher potency than PRP. Excellent for severe thinning.

Severe thinning

Injections for Alopecia Areata

Intralesional corticosteroids placed directly into the patch to reduce the autoimmune attack on the follicle.

Autoimmune

Topical Medications

Minoxidil, proven to prolong the anagen phase, with peptide serums and anti-inflammatory scalp solutions.

Daily use

Oral Medications

Finasteride or dutasteride for DHT blocking in men, anti-androgens such as spironolactone for women, plus test-based supplementation.

Prescription

Low Level Laser Therapy

LLLT improves follicular blood flow, reduces inflammation and enhances overall hair density.

In-clinic

Hair Transplant Referral

For advanced male pattern baldness with depleted follicles, we guide you towards ethical, scientific transplant options.

When indicated

Specialised anti-hair-fall solutions

Formulated for your scalp, not off the shelf.

Tailored to your scalp condition after assessment
Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial or growth-stimulating base
Adjusted as the scalp environment changes

Prognosis · 09

What honestly happens next

Hair regrowth is a slow biological process. Here is the outcome you can reasonably expect, by type.

Early intervention

Excellent

Excellent outcomes when the mechanism is caught before significant miniaturisation.

Telogen effluvium

Often reversible

Often fully reversible once the underlying trigger is identified and corrected.

Androgenetic alopecia

Maintenance

Manageable, not curable. Requires ongoing maintenance to hold the gains.

Scarring alopecia

Urgent

Needs urgent treatment to prevent permanent, irreversible loss of the follicle.

Day 0Diagnosis, mapping and the start of your protocol

8–16 weeksVisible regrowth begins to appear

6–12 monthsFull response, then a maintenance plan

Why Allodermis

Five things we do differently

01
Minimal products, only what's needed
We avoid product overload. Every prescription has a purpose and clinical evidence behind it.
02
Root cause diagnosis
We don't just treat shedding. We target hormones, nutrition, inflammation, stress and the scalp environment.
03
AIIMS MD dermatologists
Highly specialised doctors trained in both medical and procedural trichology.
04
Science over gimmicks
USFDA-approved technologies. No myths, no quick fixes, no commercial hair packages.
05
Inside-out wellness
Hair health is scalp plus hormones plus lifestyle plus nutrition — treated as one ecosystem.

Results

Before & after

Documented outcomes across the three presentations we treat most often, each with its own timeline.

Telogen effluvium0 → 4 months

BeforeMonth 0 baseline

AfterMonth 4 regrowth

Male pattern0 → 12 months

BeforeMonth 0 baseline

AfterMonth 6 density

AfterMonth 12 held

Female diffuse thinning0 → 10 months

BeforeMonth 0 parting

AfterMonth 5 parting

AfterMonth 10 volume

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Questions

Answered plainly

01Can hair loss be reversed?

It depends on the cause.

Telogen effluvium — reversible
Early androgenetic alopecia — controllable, with regrowth
Scarring alopecia — irreversible if treated late

02Is PRP safe?

Yes. It uses your own blood, so side effects are minimal.

03How long before I see results?

Eight to sixteen weeks for visible regrowth, with the full response over six to twelve months.

04Can women use Minoxidil?

Absolutely. Dermatologist-monitored formulations are safe and effective for women.

05Is hair loss permanent?

Not always. Early diagnosis is the deciding factor.

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Start rebuilding your hair health

A healthier scalp begins with an honest medical diagnosis. Book your AIIMS MD trichology consultation today.

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Evidence

Scientific references

Norwood OT — Male Pattern Baldness: Classification and Incidence. Southern Medical Journal. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1188424
Sinclair R — Diffuse Hair Loss. International Journal of Dermatology. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10349494
Messenger AG — Hair Through the Female Life Cycle. British Journal of Dermatology. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22171678
Draelos ZD — Shampoos, Conditioners, and Camouflage Techniques for Hair Loss. Dermatologic Clinics. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23159186

Written bySwaraj DharCo-Founder, Allodermis

Reviewed byDr. Alok SahooMBBS, MD Dermatology & Venereology, AIIMS Delhi

This page is for general education and does not replace an in-person medical consultation. Diagnosis, medication and procedure suitability are determined by a qualified dermatologist after individual assessment.