Hair Loss

Overview

Hair loss (alopecia) is a general term for conditions ranging from thinning hair to total baldness. It affects women as well as men. Most hair loss is an inherited (hereditary) condition and can be helped with medication and/or cosmetic surgery. Sometimes, hair loss is due to physical stress or a medical condition that can be treated.

Why choose Mayo Clinic

• Experience. Each year, Mayo Clinic skin specialists (dermatologists) diagnose and treat hundreds of people for hair loss.
• Expertise. At Mayo Clinic, hair loss is treated only by board-certified specialists and physician assistants trained in diagnosing and managing hair loss.
• Time for you. Your Mayo Clinic specialist will take time to discuss your options and answer your questions about hair loss treatment.
• Efficient care. At Mayo Clinic, your appointments are coordinated, so you usually can complete your evaluation and treatment in a few days.

Read more about hair loss at MayoClinic.com.