What is Alopecia? Alopecia refers to a medical condition characterized by hair loss, typically on the scalp but can also affect other areas of the body. It is a relatively common condition that can affect both men and women of any age. The severity and pattern of hair loss can vary widely, ranging from small patches to complete loss of hair on the scalp or body.

When a woman suddenly loses a lot of hair, as opposed to the average loss of 50-100 hairs per day, it is referred to as hair loss. The medical term would be Alopecia (and, it’s important to note that there are 3 types of alopecia). Most women typically lose between 50 and 100 individual hairs each day.