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Hair loss: Contents

Hair loss: Introduction

Some amount of hair loss is normal every day. However, excessive hair loss or unusual hair thinning can be a symptom of a disease, and needs prompt professional medical diagnosis.

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Causes of Hair loss:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Hair loss. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

See full list of 506 causes of Hair loss

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Causes of Types of Hair loss:

Review the causes of these more specific types of Hair loss:

Review causes of types of Hair loss in more specific categories:

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Hair loss: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Hair loss, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Hair loss

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Hair loss:

Diagnostic Guides for Hair loss

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Hair loss from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Hair loss. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Hair loss

Medical Books Excerpts

ALOPECIA

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

Alopecia

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Alopecia

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

BALDNESS

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Alopecia

  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)

Alopecia

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Alopecia [Hair loss]

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Alopecia

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Alopecia/Hirsutism

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Alopecia

  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)

Alopecia

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Hair Loss

  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)

BALDNESS

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Misdiagnosis and Hair loss

Rare form of hair loss often misdiagnosed: a rare form of extreme hair loss called "Atrichia with papular lesions" (APL) is often misdiagnosed as alopecia totalis. Researchers estimate that about 1...read more »

Hair and scalp disorders misdiagnosed in African Americans: A higher than average percentage of misdiagnoses of hair or scalp disorders seem to occur in African Americans. Some of the overlooked hair/scalp conditions include cicatrial alopecia, traction folliculitis...read more »

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Diagnostic tests for Hair loss:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Hair loss. Some of these are listed below :

  • Physical examination
    • Determine the pattern of hair loss - e.g. male pattern balding, focal alopecia areata (localized loss of hair in round or oval areas without any visible inflammation of the skin in hair bearing areas), alopecia totalis (loss of all scalp hair and eyebrows, alopecia universalis (the end stage of alopecia areata with complete loss of all body hair).
    • Examine area of skin where there is hair loss to determine if there is a skin rash, skin inflammation or skin scarring
    • Examine nails. If alopecia areata- type hair loss and nails are also affected, this suggests poor prognostic chance of hair re-growth
  • more tests...»

See full list of 13 diagnostic tests for Hair loss

Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Hair loss. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

  • How long have you had problems with hair loss? - to determine if acute or chronic.
  • Is the hair loss focal or diffuse?
  • If the hair loss is focal, is there a rash in the area of hair loss? - If rash is present must consider tinea capitis, lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis. If rash is not present, should consider alopecia areata, syphilis, burns and other injuries to the skin.
  • Is there a family history of male pattern baldness? - i.e. receding hair line at the front, especially each side which results in an M-shaped recession. Following this, a bald spot may appear on the crown.
  • Is there a family history of female pattern baldness? - e.g. diffuse thinning of the hair on top of the head.
  • more questions...»

See Diagnosis Checklist for Hair loss (16 listings)

Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Hair loss) may include:

  • If female pattern baldness, are there signs of androgen excess? - e.g. acne, excess hairiness (of genitals, nipples, abdomen and face), irregular periods, deepening of the voice, enlarged clitoris - may suggest endocrine dysfunction.
  • Symptoms of menopause? - e.g. hot flushes, night sweats, heart palpitations, lightheadedness, dry vaginal, dry skin, headaches and sometimes diffuse hair loss.
  • Symptoms of chronic Vitamin A excess? - e.g. bone or joint pain, hair loss, dryness and fissures of the lips, poor appetite, itchy skin, weight loss, low grade fever.
  • Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism - e.g. preference for cooler weather, increased appetite, heart palpitations, increased sweating, nervousness, irritability, diarrhea, lack of menstrual periods.
  • Symptoms of hypothyroidism? - e.g. husky voice, tiredness, weight gain, constipation, cold intolerance, loss of hair.
  • more symptoms...»

See Diagnosis Checklist for Hair loss (16 listings)

Stories from Users for Hair loss

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Genetics and Hair Loss

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Genetics of Hair Loss

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Causes of Hair loss listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Hair loss as a symptom include:

See full list of 506 causes of Hair loss
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Medications or substances causing Hair loss:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Hair loss as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

See full list of 453 medications causing Hair loss

Drug interactions causing Hair loss:

When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Hair loss as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

See full list of 2 drug interactions causing Hair loss

Definitions of Hair loss:

Baldness; absence of hair from skin areas where it is normally present.
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Organs affected by Hair loss:

The list of organs typically affected by Hair loss may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Hair loss

The list below shows some of the causes of Hair loss mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Hair loss?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Hair loss. Of the 506 causes of Hair loss that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 4 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 16 causes are "common" diseases
  • 4 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 2 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 5 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 490 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 506 causes of Hair loss

Conditions listing symptoms: Hair loss:

The following list of conditions have 'Hair loss' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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  • 1q deletion ... sparse hair

    A

  • Aarskog-Ose-Pande syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Ablepharon macrostomia syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Ackerman syndrome ... sparse body hair
  • Acrofacial dysostosis, Palagonia type ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Addison's Disease ... underarm hair loss
  • Adrenal adenoma, familial ... baldness, loss of scalp hair
  • Adrenal Cancer ... baldness, loss of scalp hair
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms ... baldness, loss of scalp hair
  • Adrenal gland hyperfunction ... baldness, loss of scalp hair
  • Adrenal incidentaloma ... baldness, loss of scalp hair
  • Adrenocortical carcinoma ... baldness, loss of scalp hair
  • ADULT syndrome ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Aging ... Balding
  • Alopecia ... balding, temporary hair loss, hair loss, patchy hair loss
  • Alopecia Areata ... balding, bald patches, hair loss
  • Alopecia immunodeficiency ... sparse scalp hair, decreased body hair, absent scalp hair
  • Alopecia mental retardation syndrome ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Alopecia Totalis ... baldness
  • Alopecia universalis ... baldness, absence of eyelashes, absence of body hair
  • Alopecia, epilepsy, pyorrhea, mental subnormality ... sparse scalp hair, decreased body hair, absent scalp hair
  • Alopecia, mental retardation and neurological problems ... baldness
  • Alopecia-contractures-dwarfism-mental retardation ... sparse hair
  • Alstrom syndrome ... baldness
  • Alves Castelo dos Santos syndrome ... sparse scalp hair, decreased body hair, absent scalp hair
  • Anorexia Nervosa ... balding scalp, thinning hair, hair loss
  • Aplasia cutis congenital - intestinal lymphangiectasia ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Arctic bearded seal poisoning ... hair loss
  • AREDYLD ... sparse hair
  • Argininosuccinic aciduria ... fragile hair
  • Arthrogryposis IUGR thoracic dystrophy ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Atrichia - mental and growth delay ... absent scalp hair
  • Australian Sea Lion poisoning ... hair loss
  • Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy syndrome, type 1 ... loss of hair
  • Autoimmune thyroid diseases ... thinning hair
  • Autumn crocus poisoning ... temporary hair loss

    B

  • Bagatelle-Cassidy syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Bamboo hair syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Bamforth syndrome ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Basaran-Yilmaz syndrome ... fragile hair
  • Bazex-Dupre-Christol syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Berlin Breakage syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Biotin deficiency ... hair loss
  • Bjornstad syndrome ... fragile hair
  • Blepharitis ... loss of eyelashes
  • Bullous dystrophy, macular type ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair

    C

  • Capecitabine poisoning ... hair loss
  • Carbon Baby Syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 1 ... hair loss
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 10 ... hair loss
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 11 ... hair loss
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 12 ... hair loss
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 13 ... hair loss
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 2 ... hair loss
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 3 ... hair loss
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 4 ... hair loss
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 5 ... hair loss
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 6 ... hair loss
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 7 ... hair loss
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 8 ... hair loss
  • Celiac disease, susceptibility to 9 ... hair loss
  • Cerebellar ataxia - ectodermal dysplasia ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Chemical poisoning - Borates ... loss of hair
  • Chemical poisoning - Hexachlorobenzene ... loss of hair
  • Chemical poisoning - Thallium Sulfate ... loss of scalp hair
  • Chondrodystrophia calcificans congenita ... sparse hair, patchy hair loss
  • Chondrodystrophia punctata, autosomal dominant ... sparse hair, patchy hair loss
  • Christianson Fourie syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Chromosome 1, monosomy 1q25 q32 ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Chromosome 1, monosomy 1q4 ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Chromosome 16p, partial duplication ... sparse hair, absence of eyelashes
  • Chromosome 16q, partial duplication ... sparse hair
  • Chromosome 19p duplication syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Chromosome 1q deletion ... Sparse hair
  • Chromosome 1q duplication syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Chromosome 2, monosomy 2q37 ... sparse hair
  • Chromosome 22, trisomy ... sparse hair
  • Cirrhosis of the liver ... baldness
  • Cleft lip palate - oligodontia - syndactyly - pili torti ... fragile hair
  • Coffin-Siris Syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Coloboma - hair abnormality ... sparse hair
  • Comel-Netherton Syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Congenital alopecia X-linked ... sparse hair
  • Congenital disorder of glycosylation type 1M ... sparse hair, loss of hair
  • Congenital hypotrichosis milia ... sparse hair
  • Conradi-Huenermann Syndrome ... sparse hair, patchy hair loss
  • Conradi-Hunermann syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Copper deficiency, familial benign ... sparse hair
  • Cronkhite-Canada disease ... hair loss
  • Cushing's syndrome ... loss of scalp hair, balding

    D

  • Deafness - pili torti -hypogonadism ... sparse scalp hair, fragile hair
  • Dennis cohen syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Dermo-odontodysplasia ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Discoid lupus erythematosus ... hair loss
  • Dubowitz Syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Dyskeratosis Congenita ... sparse hair
  • Dyskeratosis congenita of Zinsser-Cole-Engman ... sparse hair
  • Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa ... sparse hair

    E

  • Ectodermal dysplasia ... sparse hair
  • Ectodermal dysplasia - alopecia - preaxial polydactyly ... sparse scalp hair, sparse body hair, absent scalp hair
  • Ectodermal dysplasia - arthrogryposis - diabetes mellitus ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Ectodermal dysplasia - blindness ... sparse hair
  • Ectodermal dysplasia - ectrodactyly - macular dystrophy ... sparse scalp hair, sparse body hair
  • Ectodermal dysplasia - hypohidrotic - hypothyroidism - ciliary diskinesia ... sparse scalp hair
  • Ectodermal dysplasia - neurosensory deafness ... sparse scalp hair
  • Ectodermal dysplasia anhidrotic ... sparse scalp hair
  • Ectodermal dysplasia trichoodontoonychial type ... sparse hair
  • Ectodermal dysplasia with natal teeth, Turnpenny type ... sparse scalp hair, sparse body hair
  • Ectodermal dysplasia, 'pure' hair-nail type ... sparse hair, fragile hair
  • Ectodermal dysplasia, anhidrotic with T-cell immunodeficiency, autosomal dominant ... sparse scalp hair
  • Ectodermal dysplasia, Berlin type ... sparse hair
  • Ectodermal dysplasia, hypohidrotic, autosomal dominant ... sparse hair
  • Ectodermal dysplasia, hypohidrotic, autosomal recessive ... sparse hair
  • Ectodermal dysplasia, hypohidrotic, with immune deficiency ... sparse scalp hair
  • Ectodermal dysplasia, Margarita type ... sparse scalp hair
  • Ectodermal dysplasia/ skin fragility syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Ectrodactyly ectrodermal dysplasia ... sparse scalp hair
  • Ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-cleft lip/cleft palate ... sparse hair
  • EEC syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, progeroid form ... sparse scalp hair
  • Epidermal nevus - vitamin D resistant rickets ... sparse scalp hair
  • Epidermolysis bullosa, lethal acantholytic ... loss of hair
  • Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp ... loss of hair
  • Euhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia ... sparse scalp hair

    F

  • Familial hypopituitarism ... hair loss
  • Familial hypothyroidism ... hair loss
  • Feminisation ... loss of facial hair, loss of body hair
  • FG Syndrome ... sparse hair
  • FG syndrome 1 ... sparse hair
  • FG syndrome 2 ... sparse hair
  • FG syndrome 3 ... sparse hair
  • FG syndrome 4 ... sparse hair
  • FG syndrome 5 ... sparse hair
  • Fischer Syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Fitzsimmons-McLachlan-Gilbert syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Focal alopecia congenital - megalencephaly ... patchy hair loss
  • Focal dermal hypoplasia ... sparse hair
  • Freire-Maia odontotrichomelic syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Freire-Maia syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Functioning pancreatic endocrine tumor ... loss of scalp hair

    G

  • Gamborg nielsen syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • GAPO syndrome ... absence of scalp hair
  • Garret-Tripp syndrome ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Generalized lipodystrophy with mental retardation, deafness, short stature and slender bones ... sparse facial hair
  • Generalized pustular psoriasis ... hair loss
  • Glomerulonephritis - sparse hair - telangiectases ... sparse scalp hair, sparse hair
  • Glory lily poisoning ... hair loss
  • Glucocorticoid resistance ... male-pattern baldness
  • Graft versus host disease - chronic ... hair loss
  • Granulomatous hypophysitis ... reduced genital hair
  • Graves Disease ... thinning hair
  • Growth Hormone Receptor Deficiency ... sparse hair

    H

  • Hair conditions ... Loss of hair, Absence of hair
  • Hair defect photosensitivity mental retardation ... sparse hair, fragile hair
  • Hair defect with photosensitivity and mental retardation ... sparse hair, fragile hair
  • HAIR-AN Syndrome ... loss of scalp hair
  • Hanhart syndrome type IV ... sparse hair
  • Hashimoto's Thyroiditis ... hair loss
  • Hay-Wells Syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Hay-Wells syndrome, recessive type ... sparse hair
  • Heller-Nelson syndrome ... sparse body hair
  • Hemochromatosis type 3 ... hair loss
  • Herbal Agent overdose - Autumn Crocus ... loss of hair
  • Hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, type Christianson-Fourie ... sparse scalp hair
  • Homocystinuria ... sparse hair, fragile hair
  • Homocystinuria syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Hunter-Carpenter-Macdonald syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Hyperadrenalism ... baldness, loss of scalp hair
  • Hyperandrogenism ... loss of scalp hair
  • Hyperthyroidism ... thinning hair
  • Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism - syndactyly ... sparse scalp hair
  • Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism alopecia ... sparse scalp hair, decreased body hair
  • Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia ... sparse scalp hair, sparse body hair
  • Hypopituitarism ... reduced genital hair
  • Hypothyroidism - cleft palate ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Hypothyroidism - dermoid cyst - cleft palate ... sparse scalp hair
  • Hypotrichosis - ichthyosis, congenital ... sparse scalp hair, sparse body hair, fragile hair
  • Hypotrichosis - lymphoedema - telangiectasia ... sparse hair
  • Hypotrichosis simplex ... sparse hair

    I

  • IBIDS syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Ichthyosiform Erythroderma, Corneal Involvement and Deafness Syndrome ... absent scalp hair
  • Ichthyosiform erythroderma, nonbullous congenital ... loss of eyelashes, sparse hair, loss of scalp hair
  • Ichthyosis and male hypogonadism ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Ichthyosis male hypogonadism ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Ichthyosis with hypotrichosis, autosomal recessive ... sparse scalp hair, sparse body hair, fragile hair
  • Ichthyosis, Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans ... loss of eyelashes, hair loss
  • Incontinentia Pigmenti ... sparse hair, hair loss
  • Iris coloboma, macrocephaly, agenesis of the corpus callosum, brachydactyly and mental retardation ... sparse hair

    J

  • Jadassohn-Lewandowsky syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Jorgenson syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Judge-Misch-Wright syndrome ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Juvenile macular degeneration and hypotrichosis ... hair loss
  • Juvenile macular degeneration, hypotrichosis ... hair loss

    K

  • Kaler-Garrity-Stern syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Katsantoni-Papadakou-Lagoyanni syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Keratitis Ichthyosis Deafness Syndrome ... absent scalp hair
  • Keratosis follicularis - dwarfism - cerebral atrophy ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans ... patchy hair loss
  • Klinefelter syndrome ... sparse facial hair, sparse body hair

    L

  • Lactic acidosis congenital infantile ... loss of scalp hair
  • Lamellar ichthyosis ... sparse scalp hair
  • Lamellar ichthyosis, autosomal dominant form ... sparse scalp hair
  • Lamellar ichthyosis, type 1 ... sparse scalp hair
  • Lamellar ichthyosis, type 2 ... sparse scalp hair
  • Lamellar ichthyosis, type 3 ... sparse scalp hair
  • Lamellar ichthyosis, type 5 ... sparse scalp hair
  • Laron Dwarfism ... sparse hair
  • Laron Pituitary Dwarfism ... sparse hair
  • Laron Syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Laron Type Pituitary Dwarfism 1 ... sparse hair
  • Laron-type Dwarfism Phenotypic Syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Leprosy ... loss of eyelashes
  • Leukomelanoderma, infantilism, mental retardation, hypodontia, hypotrichosis ... sparse hair
  • Loose anagen syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Lupus ... hair loss, patchy hair loss

    M

  • Macrocephaly, rhizomelia and conductive hearing loss ... sparse hair
  • Madokoro-Ohdo-Sonoda syndrome ... sparse hair, absent scalp hair
  • Mandibuloacral dysplasia ... sparse hair
  • Mandibuloacral dysplasia with type B lipodystrophy ... sparse hair
  • Marie Unna congenital hypotrichosis ... loss of hair
  • Marinesco-Sjögren I ... sparse hair
  • Masculinisation ... male pattern baldness
  • McKusick type metaphyseal chondrodysplasia ... sparse body hair, sparse hair, fragile hair
  • Menkes Disease ... sparse hair
  • Menopause ... thinning hair, Hair loss
  • Mental retardation - blepharophimosis - obesity - web neck ... sparse scalp hair
  • Mental retardation - myopathy - short stature - endocrine defect ... decreased body hair
  • Mental retardation sparse hair brachydactyly ... sparse hair
  • Mesomelia radial hypoplasia bifid thumb unusual facies ... sparse hair
  • Metaphyseal chondrodysplasia, recessive type ... sparse scalp hair
  • Microcephalic osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism, type 2 ... sparse scalp hair
  • Microcephaly - sparse hair - mental retardation - seizures ... sparse scalp hair
  • Microcephaly immunodeficiency lymphoreticuloma ... sparse scalp hair
  • Mikaelian syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Mohr syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Moloney syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Mowat-Wilson syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Moynahan syndrome III ... sparse hair
  • Multiple carboxylase deficiency, propionic acidemia ... hair loss
  • Myotonic Dystrophy ... balding in males
  • Myotonic dystrophy, type 2 ... balding in males
  • Myxedema ... thinning hair, bald patches

    N

  • Narrow oral fissure - short stature - cone-shaped epiphyses ... sparse scalp hair
  • Nasal hypoplasia, sparse hair, truncal obesity, genital hypoplasia and severe mental retardation ... sparse hair
  • Netherton syndrome ichthyosis ... sparse hair
  • Neuroectodermal endocrine syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory, Type IV ... sparse hair
  • Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Nijmegen Breakage Syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • NISCH syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Noonan-like syndrome ... sparse scalp hair

    O

  • Oculo tricho dysplasia ... sparse scalp hair
  • Oculo-dento-digital dysplasia dominant ... sparse hair
  • Oculo-osteo-cutaneous syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Oculodentodigital syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Oculodentoosseous dysplasia dominant ... sparse hair
  • Oculodentoosseous dysplasia recessive ... sparse scalp hair
  • Odonto onycho dysplasia with alopecia ... sparse body hair
  • Odontoonychodermal dysplasia ... sparse scalp hair
  • OFD syndrome type 8 ... sparse hair
  • OFD syndrome type Figuera ... sparse hair
  • OFD syndrome type IX ... sparse hair
  • Onychotrichodysplasia and neutropenia ... sparse hair, fragile hair
  • Oral facial digital syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Oral facial digital syndrome, type IV ... sparse hair
  • Orofaciodigital syndrome Thurston type ... sparse hair
  • Orofaciodigital syndrome type 10 ... sparse hair
  • Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3 ... sparse hair
  • Orotic aciduria hereditary ... sparse hair

    P

  • Pachydermoperiostosis ... decreased facial hair, decreased pubic hair
  • PIBIDS syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Picardi-Lassueur-Little syndrome ... patchy hair loss
  • Pili annulati ... fragile hair
  • Pili torti ... fragile hair
  • Pili torti - developmental delay - neurological abnormalities ... fragile hair
  • Pili torti - onychodysplasia ... sparse scalp hair
  • Pilo dento ungular dysplasia - microcephaly ... sparse scalp hair
  • Pituitary tumors, adult ... reduced genital hair
  • Poikiloderma of Rothmund-Thomson ... sparse hair
  • Polar bear poisoning ... hair loss
  • Pollitt syndrome ... fragile hair
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome ... thinning hair, Male-pattern baldness
  • Polyendocrine deficiency syndrome type 1 ... hair loss
  • Primerose syndrome ... sparse body hair
  • Progeria ... loss of eyelashes, balding, hair loss
  • Progeroid syndrome, neonatal ... sparse hair
  • Progressive black carbon hyperpigmentation of infancy ... sparse scalp hair
  • Progressive kinking of the hair, acquired ... hair loss

    Q

  • Quinquaud's decalvans folliculitis ... loss of hair

    R

  • Radiation sickness ... hair loss
  • Rajab-Spranger syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Rapp-Hodgkin syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Resistance to thyroid stimulating hormone ... hair loss
  • Retinopathy - anaemia- CNS anomalies ... sparse scalp hair
  • Revesz Debuse syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Revesz Syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Reynolds-Neri-Hermann syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Rhizomelic syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Rieger anomaly - partial lipodystrophy ... sparse hair
  • Ringed seal poisoning ... hair loss
  • Roberts-SC Phocomelia ... sparse hair
  • Rodrigues blindness ... sparse hair
  • Rombo syndrome ... decreased body hair

    S

  • Sabouraud syndrome ... hair thinning
  • Salti-Salem syndrome ... decreased body hair
  • Scalp defects - postaxial polydactyly ... sparse scalp hair
  • SCARF syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Schlegelberger-Grote syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Schäfer syndrome ... patchy hair loss
  • Seckel syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Seckel-like syndrome, type Buebel ... sparse hair
  • Selenium - overuse ... hair loss
  • Selenium poisoning ... hair loss
  • Senter syndrome ... absent scalp hair
  • Sequeiros-Sack syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Sheehan Syndrome ... loss of pubic hair
  • Short limbs subluxed knees cleft palate ... sparse hair
  • SHORT Syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Siemens syndrome ... loss of eyelashes, hair loss
  • Skeletal dysplasia - orofacial anomalies ... sparse scalp hair
  • Sparse hair - ptosis - mental retardation ... sparse hair
  • Sparse hair - short stature - skin anomalies ... sparse hair
  • Spastic paraplegia - neuropathy - poikiloderma ... loss of eyelashes
  • Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, hypotrichosis ... sparse hair
  • Steroid abuse ... baldness
  • Sub clinical hypothyroidism ... Hair loss
  • Sugarman syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Syphilis ... patchy hair loss, hair loss

    T

  • Taurodontia - absent teeth - sparse hair ... sparse scalp hair
  • Teebi-Shaltout syndrome ... sparse scalp hair
  • Tetra-amelia with ectodermal dysplasia and lacrimal duct abnormalities ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Tetramelic deficiencies - Ectodermal dysplasia - deformed ears - other abnormalities ... sparse scalp hair
  • Thrombocytopenia - Robin sequence ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Thumb deformity, alopecia, pigmentation anomaly ... sparse hair
  • Thyroid disorders ... thinning hair
  • Tooth and Nail syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Total Hypotrichosis, Mari type ... sparse body hair
  • Toxic epidermal necrolysis ... loss of hair
  • Tricho odonto onycho dermal syndrome ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Tricho-odonto-onychial dysplasia ... sparse scalp hair
  • Tricho-onychic dysplasia ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Trichodermodysplasia - dental alterations ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Trichodysplasia xeroderma ... sparse hair
  • Trichomegaly - tapetoretinal degeneration - growth disturbance syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type 1 ... sparse hair
  • Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type 2 ... sparse scalp hair
  • Trichorrhexis nodosa syndrome ... fragile hair
  • Trichothiodystrophy - sun sensitivity ... fragile hair
  • Trichothiodystrophy, type C ... fragile hair
  • Trichothiodystrophy-neurocutaneous Syndrome ... fragile hair
  • Trichothiodystrophy-neurotrichocutaneous Syndrome of Pollitt ... fragile hair
  • Trichotillomania ... bald patches, hair loss

    U

  • Uncombable hair syndrome ... Absent scalp hair
  • Universal Acquired Melanosis ... sparse scalp hair
  • Unusual facies and autosomal dominant hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia ... sparse scalp hair, sparse body hair
  • Unusual facies and autosomal recessive hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia ... sparse scalp hair

    V

  • Van Wyk-Grumbach syndrome ... absent pubic hair
  • Varadi Papp syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Virilism ... male-pattern baldness
  • Virilizing ovarian tumor ... baldness
  • Vitamin A overdose ... hair loss

    W

  • Walrus poisoning ... hair loss
  • Werner syndrome ... sparse hair, absent pubic hair, Hair loss
  • Whelan syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Woodhouse Sakati syndrome ... Balding
  • Woolly hair - hypotrichosis - everted lower lip - outstanding ears ... sparse hair

    X

  • Xylosylprotein 4-beta-galactosyltransferase (XGPT) deficiency ... sparse scalp hair

    Y

  • Yunis Varon syndrome ... sparse scalp hair

    Z

  • Zanier-Roubicek syndrome ... sparse hair
  • Zellweger-like syndrome, without peroxisomal anomalies ... sparse scalp hair, absent scalp hair
  • Zunich-Kaye syndrome ... sparse hair

    Conditions listing complications: Hair loss:

    The following list of conditions have 'Hair loss' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

    A

  • Alopecia ... temporary hair loss

    I

  • Ichthyosis, Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans ... baldness

    M

  • Melanoma ... Hair loss

    S

  • Siemens syndrome ... baldness

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    • Causes of Hair loss Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Hair loss based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

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    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Hair loss?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Hair loss, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    What are the alternative names for Hair loss:

    Hypotrichosis, Alopecia, Atrichia, Bald, Balding, Baldness
    - (Source - Diseases Database)

    Classifications of Hair loss:

    Subtypes of Hair loss:

    Baldness (372 causes), Loss of eyelashes (7 causes), Temporary hair loss (2 causes), Patchy hair loss (10 causes), Thinning hair (23 causes), Hair thinning (1 cause), Pubic hair loss (3 causes), Reversible alopecia, Thin hair (15 causes), Male-pattern baldness (4 causes), Bald (2 causes)

    Medical Conditions associated with Hair loss:

    Hair symptoms (629 causes), Baldness (372 causes), Head symptoms (5831 causes), Face symptoms (4261 causes)

    Symptoms related to Hair loss:

    Graying (11 causes), Hairiness (152 causes), Hair symptoms (629 causes), Hormonal imbalance, Androgens, Oestrogens, Drug side effect, Chemotherapy

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