Types of Hair Loss Diseases

If you are sick, your hair is going to be sick as well. It is very likely that your hair will fall out because of your compromised health issues. In fact, hair loss may be the first sign that there is something wrong with you.

Alopecia Areata

• Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease and it may be genetic, since the condition tends to run in families. Sometimes the hair loss is permanent; other times it isn't.

Endocrine Disease

• Endocrine diseases, such as lupus or a malfunctioning thyroid that is either overactive or underactive, can result in hair loss, according to Hairdiseases.com.

Scalp Ringworm

• Scalp ringworm in is the fungal family of diseases, according to Mayoclinic.com. It manifests itself as balding patches that are red and itchy.

Telogen Effluvium

• Telogen effluvium is considered a stress-related hair loss condition. It can be caused by a high fever, childbirth, extreme psychological stress, a severe infection or surgery or illness, according to Hairlosslibrary.com.

Fungal Diseases

• Fungal disorders, which can be effectively treated with anti-fungal medicine, can make your hair fall out.

Anemia

• If you are depleted of iron, this will make you anemic. Anemia can cause your hair to fall out. Bolster your diet with iron-rich foods or iron supplements.