Non-scarring alopecia refers to a situation where the hair shafts fall out, but the hair follicles are still alive.

Types of non-scarring alopecia include:

• Alopecia areata: causes patchy, temporary hair loss
• Drug side effects: usually temporary
• Male pattern baldness: inherited form of baldness that affects males and females
• Traction alopecia: tension on the hair strands from tight head wraps and pony tails
• Tinea capitis: a fungal infection