TRIX Hair Check

Collage van afbeeldingen die verschillende vormen van haaruitval en hoofdhuidproblemen.

Discover which type of hair loss applies to you

Hair loss can have different causes and patterns. The TRIX Hair Check helps you gain structured insight into what may be happening.

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Based on more than 20 years of dermatological expertise

Why identifying your hair loss type matters

Hair loss is not a single condition. Different types of hair loss have different underlying mechanisms, patterns, and timelines. Addressing hair loss without understanding the type involved often leads to confusion, unrealistic expectations, or ineffective approaches.

Some forms of hair loss are temporary and reversible, while others are progressive and pattern-based. Some types primarily affect the hair cycle, while others involve follicle sensitivity or immune-related processes. These differences are not always obvious at first glance.

The purpose of the TRIX Hair Check is not to label or diagnose, but to help you gain structured insight into what may be happening based on:

  • the pattern of hair loss
  • the distribution on the scalp
  • the timeline of change
  • relevant contextual factors

Understanding the type of hair loss involved is the first step toward informed, realistic next steps.

This is why a structured, pattern-based assessment can be valuable.

  • Hair loss can look similar but have very different causes

  • Pattern and progression matter more than a single symptom

  • Early insight helps prevent misinterpretation

  • Not every form of hair loss requires the same approach

What the TRIX Hair Check looks at

  • Vrouw met zichtbare haarverdunning langs de middenscheiding, met een diffuus patroon van verminderde haardichtheid op de hoofdhuid.
  • Bovenaanzicht van een vrouw met lichte tot matige verbreding van de middenscheiding en zichtbare afname van haardichtheid boven op de hoofdhuid, met een diffuus patroon van haarverdunning.
  • Frontaal portret van een vrouw met gelijkmatig verdeeld haar en een stabiele voorste haarlijn, zonder duidelijke kale plekken, met mogelijk vroege tekenen van haarverdunning.
  • Man met een terugwijkende haarlijn en zichtbare haarverdunning ter hoogte van de slapen.
  • Bovenaanzicht van een man met duidelijke haarverdunning en tekenen van miniaturisatie op de kruin en het voorste hoofdhuidgebied.
  • Achteraanzicht van een man met twee scherp begrensde kale plekken op de hoofdhuid, met een pleksgewijs patroon van haarverlies.

These images illustrate different patterns of hair loss. They are not diagnostic and do not represent individual outcomes.

These images illustrate different patterns of hair loss. They are not diagnostic and do not represent individual outcomes.

The TRIX Hair Check is designed to assess patterns, progression, and context, rather than focusing on a single symptom or isolated observation.

Hair loss rarely has one defining feature. Instead, it develops through recognizable combinations of distribution, timing, and change over time. The TRIX Hair Check reflects this structured approach.

The assessment is based on clinically relevant dimensions that are commonly used to differentiate between major hair loss types:

  • 1. Pattern and distribution

    Where thinning or hair loss is most noticeable provides important clues. Patterned loss, diffuse thinning, or localized patches each suggest different underlying mechanisms.

  • 2. Timeline and progression

    Hair loss that develops gradually over years follows a different logic than sudden shedding over weeks or months. The TRIX Hair Check looks at when changes started and how they have evolved.

  • 3. Hair shaft characteristics

    Changes in hair thickness, texture, or variability within the same scalp area can indicate follicular miniaturization rather than simple shedding.

  • 4. Stability of key scalp areas

    Certain hair loss types preserve specific regions (such as the frontal hairline or occipital scalp), while others do not. Stability or change in these areas provides valuable diagnostic context.

The TRIX Hair Check also considers background elements that may influence how hair loss presents, such as:

  • age and life stage
  • hormonal transitions
  • recent physical or emotional stressors
  • medical or lifestyle changes

These factors do not determine the outcome on their own. They help interpret the overall pattern rather than explain hair loss by themselves.

How the TRIX Hair Check works

The Hair Check guides you through a short, structured set of questions that reflect how hair loss is evaluated in clinical practice.

Rather than providing a single label, the outcome offers:

  • insight into the most likely hair loss pattern
  • clarity on whether the process appears progressive or reactive
  • guidance on appropriate next steps

The goal is not to replace medical evaluation, but to help you understand what may be happening and why different hair loss types require different approaches.

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Takes 2 minutes · Free · No obligation · Based on 20+ years of dermatological experience

Hair loss types the TRIX Hair Check helps differentiate

Not all hair loss follows the same biological pathway. Some forms are temporary and self-limiting, while others are progressive and pattern-based. The TRIX Hair Check is designed to help clarify which category your situation most likely falls into, based on observable patterns rather than assumptions.

Below are the most common hair loss types the Hair Check helps differentiate between.

  • Alopecia Androgenetica (pattern-based hair loss)

    A gradual, genetically influenced form of hair loss characterised by predictable patterns of thinning. It develops over time and affects specific scalp areas rather than causing uniform shedding.

    Key characteristics

    • pattern-based thinning
    • gradual progression
    • follicle sensitivity to hormones

    Learn more about Alopecia Androgenetica 

  • Telogen Effluvium (temporary diffuse shedding)

    A form of hair shedding in which a larger number of hair follicles enter the resting phase of the hair cycle at the same time. This results in increased, diffuse shedding across the scalp.

    Key characteristics

    • diffuse shedding rather than defined patterns
    • often follows internal or external triggers
    • typically affects overall hair density
    Learn more about Telogen Effluvium 

  • Alopecia Areata (autoimmune hair loss)

    A condition in which the immune system targets hair follicles, leading to localised areas of hair loss. It differs fundamentally from pattern-based or diffuse shedding forms.

    Key characteristics

    • sharply defined patches of hair loss
    • sudden onset
    • variable course over time
    Learn more about Alopecia Areata 

Why differentiation matters

Although these conditions can appear similar in early stages, their cause, progression, and appropriate approach differ significantly.

Misinterpreting a temporary shedding process as progressive hair loss — or vice versa — often leads to unnecessary concern, unrealistic expectations, or ineffective strategies.

The TRIX Hair Check is designed to reduce this uncertainty by placing your experience into the right biological context.

What the result helps you understand

The TRIX Hair Check does not replace medical diagnosis or clinical examination.
Its role is to provide structured insight, helping you understand:

  • which hair loss pattern is most consistent with your situation
  • whether the process appears temporary or progressive
  • what type of follow-up may be appropriate

What happens after the Hair Check

After completing the TRIX Hair Check, you receive a structured overview of the hair loss pattern that most closely matches your situation, based on commonly recognised characteristics.

The outcome is intended to provide clarity and context, not a medical diagnosis.

What happens after the Hair Check

The Hair Check outcome can help clarify:

  • whether the pattern appears progressive or temporary
  • whether hair loss is pattern-based or diffuse
  • how your situation compares to commonly recognised hair loss patterns
  • which next steps may be reasonable to consider

This information helps set realistic expectations and reduces uncertainty, especially in early or unclear stages of hair loss.

What the Hair Check does not do

To avoid confusion, it is important to note that the TRIX Hair Check:

  • does not diagnose a medical condition
  • does not replace clinical examination
  • does not prescribe treatment

Its role is to support informed understanding, so decisions are based on structure rather than assumptions.

How this insight can be used

With clearer insight into the type of hair loss involved, you are better equipped to:

  • decide whether further evaluation may be appropriate
  • understand why certain approaches may or may not apply
  • consider long-term support options in a more informed way

For many people, this clarity alone already provides reassurance and direction.

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Takes about 2 minutes · Free to use · No obligations