Understanding Different Types of Alopecia and Their Causes

The chapter categorizes alopecia into scarring and non-scarring types, detailing conditions like telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia. It explores the causes of hair loss, including psoriatic alopecia and ringworm infection, distinguishing between inflammatory and non-inflammatory factors. The chapter emphasizes the impact of conditions like psoriasis on hair loss and stresses the importance of stress management and emotional support for affected individuals.