There are many different types of hair loss.  Alopecia is the term used to describe many of the different types of hair loss.

Commonly heard terms like male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness are forms of alopecia.  Temporary hair loss associated with medical issues, such as illnesses and pregnancy are also referred to as a form of alopecia.

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Always check with your doctor about possible reasons for your hair loss.  There could be an underlying illness at fault that you need to first deal with before concerning yourself with hair loss problems.

A good way to research hair loss is type in to any search engine the illness or issue you are trying to get information about along with the words hair loss.  I.e. Pregnancy + Hair Loss.  This search should bring up any reference that includes the words pregnancy and hair loss in the description or on the webpage.