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HAIR FALL Thinning, falling and loss of hair are very common problems among persons of all age groups. The medical term for thinning or shedding of hair is telogen effluvium. Loss of hair is medically termed as alopecia or baldness. Excessive loss of hair from the scalp is termed as baldness, which is mainly hereditary and age related. Hair loss in spots is termed as alopecia areata. Alopecia areata can appear on any part of the body, but is seen most commonly on the scalp. Total loss of hair from the scalp is termed as alopecia totalis while complete loss of hair from the scalp and body is called alopecia universalis. Hair loss can result from a number of reasons. Among them, genetic predisposition and autoimmune conditions play a major role. Other important causes includes eczema of the scalp, tinea capitis, nutritional deficiencies, thyroid problems, hormonal changes, drugs, fever, stress, medicines used for treating hypertension and cancer