About auto-immune hair loss

Alopecia areata is a particular form of auto-immune hair loss that can affect any part of the body in both men and women. This type of hair loss can be recognized as a round bald area and is most common in the scalp. There are no other symptoms for this. In certain rare cases, eyebrows and eyelashes are affected. It can even spread over the whole body in a few people. This is what is called alopecia universalis.

The causes of sudden hair loss in women

Sudden hair loss in women is a common and upsetting symptom young women suffer. If no remedial action is taken,this can become a serious blow to a woman’s self esteem. When the causes and factors of this symptom is known and understood,this will help women manage it in a more comfortable way.

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Postpartum hair loss

Postpartum hair loss is noticed after pregnancy and it comes as a surprise to many new moms. But it is normal to start losing hair for many months after giving birth. This hair loss problem affects around 10% of women.

Post-partum hair loss s normally due to a general body "fatigue" after giving birth and/or the sudden change in estrogen hormones with giving birth, also gives rise to increased hair loss and this may be one of the first symptoms noticed. Many women also suffer from thyroid dysfunction after childbirth that coupled with post-pregnancy hair loss is known as post-partum thyroiditis.