Other Hair Loss TypesAlopecia Universalis is a very severe type of hair loss where all the body hair, including the hair on the sufferers head, falls out.Chemotherapy as part of cancer treatments can cause you to lose all of your hair. The hair loss can continue up to one month after you stop the treatment. However, the hair normally grows back within three to six months after stopping treatment. A year after you stopped treatment, your hair should be back to its original state. Diabetes. Diabetic sufferers can also suffer from hair loss. Epidermolysis Bullosa is a group of skin conditions the sufferer easily gets blisters from minor injuries, heat, or friction from rubbing or scratching. Epidermolysis Bullosa can cause temporary hair loss. Folliculitis is a skin disorder that infects the hair follicles. Folliculitis are small, white-headed pimples around thee hair follicles. Severe cases may cause permanent hair loss and scarring. Most infections are superficial, and they may itch, but on occasion they're painful. Gastric bypass surgery (Bariatric) is the most common method of weight loss surgery in the United States. Besides the health risks associated with this procedure, hair loss can occur as a side effect. Genetic (Heredity) . Family history of hair loss or baldness of the men, in particulary on the mothers side. Hypoparathyroidism is the condition where the sufferers body secretes abnormally low levels of the hormone Parathyroid Hormone. Parathyroid Hormone regulates the body's level of calcium and phosphorus. This can lead to temporary patchy hair loss. Iron deficiency (Anemia) is another cause for hair loss or hair thinning. This can normally be helped by taking vitamins. Lichen Planus is an inflammatory skin condition. It is characterized as rows of itchy bumps (lesions) on the arms and legs. If the bumps appear on the scalp, this can lead to temporary hair loss. Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that arises when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. More than 50% of Lupus sufferers experience temporary hair loss. Malnutrition. If you are not eating healthy, then poor nutrition can lead to hair loss. It is especially a deficiency of protein or iron in your diet that can cause hair loss. Different kind of diets can also cause hair loss. Always ensure you get your daily portion of vitamins and minerals. Medication. Side effects of taking medication can cause hair loss. This can be for birth control, depression, heart problems, high blood pressure etc. The list of medication that can cause hair loss is extensive and you should read on the package which side effects can occur. You can also consult your doctor. Pituitary tumors are abnormal growths that build up in the sufferers pituitary gland. A side effect of Pituitary tumors is hair loss, both on the body and on the scalp. Radiation therapy (radiotherapy or X-ray therapy) as part of cancer treatment usually causes hair loss. Unlike chemotherapy, radiation therapy only causes hair loss on the area on your head that is treated. The hair loss can continue up to one month after you stop the treatment. However, the hair normally grows back within three to six months after stopping treatment. A year after you stopped treatment, your hair should be back to its original state. However, if you have had a high dose of radiation this can lead to permanent hair loss. Stress in all its varieties can have numerous side effects, and hair loss is one of them. Trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder) is the condition where the sufferer has an irresistible urge to tear out his or hers own hair. It is a mental illness and is mostly seen in children. Hair Loss Types
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