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Hair Thinning and Falling Out: What to Know

Where Hair Loss is typically felt, shown on a simplified body outline
Illustration: Where Hair Loss is typically felt, shown on a simplified body outline

Short answer

Hair thinning and falling out can result from shedding, inherited pattern loss, scalp disease, or tension, so the pattern guides assessment.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Record
Onset, distribution, illness, medicines, and styling
Check the scalp
Pain, scaling, redness, or patches need review
Treatment choice
Depends on the confirmed pattern and health history

Possible patterns

Diffuse shedding across the scalp may follow illness, major stress, childbirth, medication changes, or nutritional problems and is often called [Telogen Effluvium](/conditions/telogen-effluvium/). Gradual thinning at the crown or part may fit [Female Pattern Hair Loss](/conditions/female-pattern-hair-loss/) or [Male Pattern Hair Loss](/conditions/androgenetic-alopecia/), depending on the pattern.

Smooth round patches can occur with [Alopecia Areata](/conditions/alopecia-areata/). Scaling, broken hairs, or tenderness can occur with [Scalp Ringworm](/conditions/scalp-ringworm/), while repeated pulling can cause [Traction Alopecia](/conditions/traction-alopecia/). These conditions require different approaches, so a symptom does not identify a diagnosis by itself.

What you can do now

Keep a simple record of when shedding began, where it appears, recent illness, diet changes, medicines, and styling habits. Use gentle washing and detangling, and avoid tight styles, extensions, harsh chemicals, and frequent high heat. Do not start prescription treatment or supplements without checking that they fit your health and pregnancy plans.

A clinician can examine the scalp, review medicines and health changes, and decide whether tests are needed. If the pattern supports it, treatment discussions may include [Finasteride Treatment](/treatments/hair-restoration/finasteride-therapy/), but suitability differs by person and pregnancy status.

When to seek medical advice

Arrange a review for sudden or rapidly worsening loss, bald patches, eyebrow or eyelash loss, scalp pain, redness, pus, crusting, or heavy scaling. Seek prompt advice when hair loss accompanies severe fatigue, faintness, breathlessness, unexplained weight change, or other new symptoms. Early assessment is particularly useful when infection, inflammation, or ongoing traction is possible.

Questions to ask

Ask: Is this shedding, shaft breakage, or pattern loss? What scalp findings do you see? Could illness, medicines, nutrition, hormones, or tension be involved? Do I need tests, and what treatment is safe for me?

Find care

General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

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See every listing in Abu Dhabi

Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

When should I worry about hair falling out?

Arrange medical advice for sudden, patchy, painful, scaly, or rapidly worsening loss, or when other concerning symptoms occur.

Can hair loss have more than one cause?

Yes. For example, temporary shedding can occur alongside inherited thinning or damage from repeated tension.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.