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Another reason why you are losing hair is probably related to a hair loss disease or medical condition that you are encountering. There are many medical conditions, illnesses or auto immune disorders that can trigger sudden hair loss. An essential point to remember is that all hair loss treatments are different and each is specifically used to treat the original cause of hair loss. If you are unsure of the current hair loss condition you are dealing with, you might check out the some of the common diseases that cause alopecia and see whether any of them fits your description and symptoms.

For genetic hair loss, please refer to Male Pattern Baldness and Hair Loss in Women for more topics and information.

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Alopecia Areata Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disorder where your own immune system cells cause inflammation to the hair follicles leading to sudden hair loss. There are many variants of the condition and some can lead to massive hair loss leading severe psychological stress. Click here to go to the Alopecia Areata section for more information.

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Anemia Hair Loss Anemia is a medical condition that represents the lack blood count and it is related to iron deficiency. It's one of the more common diseases that can cause serious hair loss problems. If you are diagnosed with Anemia and are facing excessive hair loss due to this condition, click here to read further.

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Chemotherapy Hair Loss Most people that go through chemotherapy face a wide range of medical symptoms as well as psychology problems. You might feel lonely or depressed when going through it and losing all your hair makes it worse. See details about chemotherapy and hair loss and ways to recover faster.

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Diabetes and Hair Loss The link between Diabetes and hair loss had been discovered way back in the 1800s. If you have diabetes you will be facing with an impaired healing system which affects your hair growth cycle. Click here for more on Diabetes and hair loss and how to deal with it.

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Folliculitis Folliculitis is a common kind of fungal infection to the hair follicles. It results in small pimples growing on top of your hair follicles. You are prone to this disease if you are unhygienic or have sensitive skin. Find out more about it and ways to keep this disease at bay.

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Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis) Head lice are parasitic insects that live in your hair. An adult head lice is also known as a louse which can grow to the size of a sesame seed! If you have head lice, you might frequently scratch your hair which can damage your hair follicles and scalp. Find out ways how you can destroy head lice.

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Hypothyroidism/Thyroid Hair Loss If your hair is falling for no apparent reason, it could be caused by a condition known as Hypothyroidism. Thyroid related hair loss is a common hair loss disease. It's related to your thyroid glands and easily distinguished from your normal hair loss. Learn more about this condition and how to reverse it.

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Kerion Kerion is the result of fungal ringworm infection around your scalp and beard and can cause secondary bacterial infections. If you notice that you have raised, pus-filled and spongy lesions around your scalp, then you might be having Kerion. Click here to know more.

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Tinea Capitis Refers to ring worm's infection of the scalp. Tinea capitis can cause swelling, red rings, scalp itchiness and bald patches. See more about Tinea Capitis here.

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Traction Alopecia A hair loss condition that is directly caused by external pressure exerted on the hair, Traction Alopecia is one of the most common forms of hair loss. Most people face with some level of traction related hair loss without even noticing it. If the condition is allowed to continue, it can lead to further complications as well as permanent hair loss. Understand further about Traction Alopecia

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Triangular Alopecia Triangular Alopecia is a very rare hair loss. Not many cases have been found that refers this disease. Triangular Alopecia is the receding of hair line from the side the temple. It's not part of the normal balding process. Click here for some info on this unusual medical condition.

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Trichorrhexis Nodosa Trichorrhexis Nodosa is a defect in the hair shaft characterized by thickening or weak points (nodes) that cause the hair to break off easily. This group of conditions contributes to the appearance of hair loss, lack of growth, and damaged-looking hair. Learn about it here.

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Trichotillomania Trichotillomania is an impulse control disorder. People with this condition will constantly pull out their hair! (Not only on the scalp). It could be caused by a habit or addiction and because of social implications it's seldom reported. Click here to find out ways how you can control this problem.

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Can't Find Your Hair Loss Disease?

Are you looking for a Hair Loss Disease or Condition that is not listed here? Then it's probably listed in my few other dedicated pages. I have separated out some of the sub diseases to their main categories. You will find them in their respected group.

Scarring Alopecia

• Folliculitis Decalvans
• Lichen Planopilaris
• Pseudopelade of Brocq
• Alopecia Mucinosa
• Lupus

Telogen Effluvium

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