Triangular Alopecia

What is it?

Triangular Alopecia is a rare case of hair loss where your hair starts to recede from either one or both sides of your temples. The characteristics of this condition are

• Complete hair loss in the scalp area at the side of the temples.
• Miniaturized hair follicles noticeable around that area

This condition is so rarely reported that its not a lot of medical research has been done about it.

What causes it?

One of the suspected reasons of this disease is that it's caused by a genetic defect. However no solid evidence has been linked to this and a lot of researchers are still puzzled with this condition.

Suggested Treatments

There have been good results when using standard Pattern Baldness treatment for this disease. Sufferers can opt for

• Hair Transplant
• Minoxidil
• Propecia
• Herbal remedies

Want to know more?

Well, at the present moment, there is not much information on this disease that I can share with you. Research has been so limited that I cannot provide you with accurate and elaborate info on this topic yet. Keep in touch and I will keep you updated as I get the relevant details on this.