Types of Hair Loss

Androgenetic Alopecia (Male and Female Pattern Baldness)

This is the most common form of hair loss we see at Let’s Get Hairy in New York City, affecting both our male and female clients. It’s primarily caused by genetics and hormones. Over time, hair follicles become sensitive to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which can cause them to shrink and produce thinner, shorter hairs, eventually leading to hair loss.

For men, androgenetic alopecia often starts with a receding hairline or thinning at the crown. In women, it usually appears as overall thinning or a widening of the part. While it can feel discouraging, it’s a completely manageable condition.

Let’s Get Hairy offers several advanced solutions to manage androgenetic alopecia, including PRP therapy to stimulate weak follicles, medical-grade products that block DHT, and hair transplant options like FUE, FUT, and robotic-assisted transplants for long-lasting, natural-looking coverage.

Telogen Effluvium

Telogen effluvium occurs when a large number of hair follicles suddenly enter the resting phase of the hair growth cycle at the same time. This leads to increased shedding that can be noticeable in the shower, on your pillow, or when brushing your hair.

Stress, illness, hormonal changes, or major life events such as childbirth or surgery often trigger telogen effluvium. The good news is that telogen effluvium is typically temporary. Once your body returns to balance, the follicles begin producing new hair again.

To support recovery, Let’s Get Hairy offers our New York City clients scalp treatments that boost circulation and PRP therapy to encourage regrowth. Medical supplements and stress-balancing lifestyle recommendations may also be part of your plan to help restore fullness faster.

Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy hair follicles. This condition tends to cause hair to fall out in small, round patches on the scalp, but sometimes on the eyebrows, beard, or other areas of the body.

The condition can appear suddenly and may come and go over time. In some cases, tair regrows on its own, while others may need professional treatment to stimulate the follicles and reduce inflammation. Though it’s unpredictable, PRP therapy can help jumpstart regrowth, and certain medications or topical treatments may be added to help calm the immune response and support recovery.

Traction Alopecia

Traction alopecia results from constant pulling or tension on hair follicles. Styles like tight braids, ponytails, extensions, or even certain headwear can put too much strain on the roots and cause the hairline to thin or recede.

The best way to treat traction alopecia is to identify and stop the behavior causing the tension. Allowing the scalp to rest is crucial, but we also offer treatments such as PRP therapy and low-level laser therapy. In more advanced cases where follicles have been permanently damaged, FUE or FUT hair restoration procedures can be used to fill in sparse areas and reshape the hairline.

Anagen Effluvium

Anagen effluvium usually occurs when something disrupts the active growth phase of the hair cycle. The most common cause we see with our New York City clients is chemotherapy or even certain medications that tend to interfere with rapidly dividing cells. The result is sudden, significant hair loss that may affect your scalp, eyebrows, and body hair.

While this type of hair loss can be distressing, it’s almost always temporary. To support recovery, Let’s Get Hairy offers customized regrowth plans that may include PRP therapy and nutrient-rich scalp treatments to strengthen new strands as they come in. Once treatment ends, most of our clients see new growth begin within a few months.

Scarring Alopecia (Cicatricial Alopecia)

Scarring alopecia is caused by inflammation that ultimately destroys hair follicles and replaces them with scar tissue. It can result from autoimmune conditions, infections, or chronic skin disorders. Because the follicles are permanently damaged, hair cannot regrow in those areas once scarring occurs.

Early diagnosis is key here. By identifying what is causing it and beginning treatment right away, the inflammation can often be controlled, preventing further follicle destruction. For those with stable scarring alopecia, hair transplant procedures like FUE or FUT may still be an option to restore coverage in the affected areas.

Postpartum Hair Loss

Many of our new mother clients experience postpartum shedding, which usually begins a few months after giving birth. This happens because hormone levels drop suddenly after pregnancy, pushing many hairs into the shedding phase at once.

Within six to twelve months, most of them start to notice their hair returning to its normal fullness. At Let’s Get Hairy in New York City, nourishing scalp treatments and PRP therapy can help speed up recovery and strengthen new hair growth during this period.

Stress-Related Hair Loss

Chronic stress will also take a toll on your hair, which is no exception. High stress levels can trigger shedding and slow the growth cycle, leading to dullness, thinning, or breakage. The good news is that once stress levels are reduced, hair often recovers naturally.

Once the stressor is managed, hair often begins to recover naturally, but supportive treatments can make a big difference. The team at Let’s Get Hairy often recommends PRP therapy or growth factor treatments to stimulate the follicles, paired with lifestyle guidance to help restore balance inside and out.