Hair · Pattern guide

Patchy or sudden hair loss

New patches, thinning or rapid shedding. Guidance, not a diagnosis.

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What it looks like

Signs

smooth bald patchessudden sheddingwidening parteyebrow or eyelash loss

What may help

Options

early cause-findingdermatology review

When to get help

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New patchy, sudden or scarring hair loss needs early assessment because causes and treatments differ.

Reviewed 2026-07-22

Sources.

American Academy of Dermatology · Hair loss

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