There are many types of hair loss, also called alopecia:

Involutional alopecia.

This is the natural thinning process in humans, where the hair follicles stay in the resting phase longer. Hair also does not grow as long and sheds more often.

Alopecia Universalis.

This condition is due to an autoimmune disorder. All of the hair on the body is rapidly lost and can occur at any age. There is no known treatment.

Telogen effluvium.

This is a natural and normally temporary condition where a large number of hair follicles enter the resting phase of the hair growth process. A large number of hairs enter the resting phase at the same time, causing hair shedding and subsequent thinning. Hair can typically grow back within a year.

Androgenic alopecia.

This genetic condition affects both genders at different ages. Men typically suffer from androgenic alopecia in their late teens to early 20s and is characterized by pattern baldness and receding frontal hairline. Women don't typically see symptoms until their 40s and experience general thinning all over the scalp. Minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved drugs that can slow this genetic condition, but more severe conditions require hair transplant surgery. 

Alopecia areata.

Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that occurs when your body’s immune system mistakenly attacks your hair follicles.  The damage to the follicle is usually not permanent. Experts do not know why the immune system attacks the follicles. Alopecia areata is most common in people younger than 20, but children and adults of any age may be affected. Women and men are affected equally.

Scarring alopecias

 \Inflammatory skin conditions  (cellulitis, folliculitis, acne), and other skin disorders can result in scars that destroy the ability of the hair to regenerate. Hot combs, tightly woven hair can also result in permanent hair loss. Result in permeant hair lose.

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