Hiuskierto

Hiuskierto is a Finnish term that describes a phenomenon related to hair loss, specifically the tendency for hair to fall out in a circular pattern or a swirling mass. This term is not a recognized medical diagnosis but rather a descriptive term used colloquially in Finland. It can be associated with various conditions that cause hair loss, such as alopecia areata, which is an autoimmune disorder characterized by patchy hair loss, or even common male and female pattern baldness where hair thinning may appear to start in a circular or swirling manner.

The visual appearance of a "hiuskierto" often leads individuals to seek medical advice to understand the underlying cause. While the term itself is informal, it points to a noticeable pattern of hair shedding. Medical professionals would investigate the cause of the hair loss through physical examination, patient history, and sometimes blood tests or scalp biopsies to diagnose conditions like alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, or androgenetic alopecia. Treatment for the underlying cause would then be recommended. The term is primarily used within Finnish language contexts and does not have a direct, universally accepted English medical equivalent.