Thinning Hair
Progressive reduction in hair density or shaft diameter — ranging from androgenetic pattern hair loss to telogen effluvium, hormonal change, and nutritional deficiency.
Quick answer
Thinning hair (alopecia) describes a progressive reduction in hair density, shaft diameter, or coverage. ICD-10: L65.9 (non-scarring hair loss, unspecified), L64 (androgenic alopecia); ICD-11: ED71. A common complaint with causes spanning androgenetic alopecia and hormonal change to nutritional deficiency and systemic illness.
Recognition
Do any of these feel familiar?
Women often notice a widening part or more hair fall than usual.
What is Thinning Hair?
Progressive reduction in hair density or shaft diameter — ranging from androgenetic pattern hair loss to telogen effluvium, hormonal change, and nutritional deficiency.
Approaches Commonly Explored
Commonly explored for conditions related to Thinning Hair, grouped by mechanism — select your subtype above to highlight the most relevant path.
How to use these approaches
Most people begin with Stabilise approaches, then progress toward Resolve and Sustain.
Systemic or neuroinflammation and immune dysregulation.
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Self-care
What You Can Do Now
Self-directed strategies that may support Thinning Hair alongside professional care.
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