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Health is, for most people, among those things that you can easily take for granted. Because when it is good, you don\u2019t think twice about it. But, when it becomes bad and something is bothering you, you will jump on your Google quest to find out what exactly is going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most men, hair loss can come because of male pattern baldness, primarily chalked up to genetics. But hair loss can always mean something bigger, and when talking about autoimmune diseases like Lupus or alopecia areata, it isn\u2019t really such a fun situation to deal with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we have made sure to cover the most common autoimmune diseases that lead to hair loss, as well as how you can treat hair loss<\/a> as effectively as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Autoimmune Diseases That Cause Hair Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many autoimmune diseases that can lead to hair loss- as above mentioned, we\u2019ll cover some of them below. While it is our pleasure to be your safe haven on the internet, we still insist on seeing a healthcare professional for medical advice and for a proper diagnosis. Meanwhile, let\u2019s talk about some of the autoimmune diseases that trigger your hair loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alopecia Areata<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alopecia areata<\/a> is an autoimmune disease that affects approximately 2% of the population. After male pattern baldness, it is the second most common form of non-scarring hair loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It generally presents itself in tell-tale indications of ring-shaped patterns of hair loss (differently from the diffuse thinning noticed in some other conditions, like male pattern baldness) when the immune system attacks the hair follicle. Though it mostly affects the scalp, it can be the cause of body hair loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alopecia areata can come as a result of different autoimmune diseases such as hay fever, thyroid disorders, Down syndrome, atopic dermatitis, asthma, and vitiligo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some other medical conditions frequently related to alopecia areata as causes of hair loss include multiple sclerosis, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes mellitus, frontal fibrosing alopecia, lichen planopilaris, and lupus erythematosus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lupus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Linked quite frequently to alopecia areata, LE, or lupus erythematosus<\/a> is a chronic multisystemic condition that is generally found more in women than men. Some of lupus side effects can include seizures, oral ulcers, and joint pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And then, there\u2019s hair loss. Hair loss in patients dealing with lupus can often look coarse and dry, particularly in the frontal hairline. There are two types of lupus hair loss: lupus-specific and lupus non-specific. The first one includes discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), and it shows signs of irregular skin pigmentation, plaques, and scaly papules. The second one, on the other hand, includes alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, and anagen effluvium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hashimoto\u2019s Disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thyroid disorders have the highest frequency of association with alopecia areata hair loss, among all autoimmune diseases. This of course makes sense seeing as thyroid hormones are fundamental for the growth of hair follicles and maintain strands of hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hashimoto\u2019s disease is the most common form of hypothyroidism, part of chronic autoimmune thyroiditis. Data has shown that around 5% of alopecia areata patients have been diagnosed with Hashimoto\u2019s disease, also- and then roughly 9% have some kind of thyroid dysfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are suffering from this medical condition, you should know that there are antithyroid antibodies attacking your thyroid tissue, and with this happening there will be some side effects. The side effects can include dry skin, weight gain, fatigue, and myxedema- which is an edema-like skin condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hashimoto's disease can also cause slow hair growth and dry and brittle hair texture. Furthermore, partial or diffuse alopecia can be very noticeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Psoriasis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You might have heard of psoriasis when it shot to extreme fame when Kim Kardashian was diagnosed with it. Well, psoriasis<\/a> is a chronic inflammatory skin condition and while yes, it can have an impact on different parts of the body, scalp psoriasis can cause hair loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The root cause in most cases seems to be telogen effluvium, because of trauma and inflammation. Fortunately, however, once inflammation is treated, hair regrowth is possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that being said, seeing a healthcare professional right away is crucial, so the condition does not develop into something much more traumatic. Psoriasis can be a cause of secondary cicatricial alopecia, which could then progress to scarring alopecia, which, we\u2019re very sorry to let you know, but it is permanent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crohn\u2019s Disease And Inflammatory Bowel Disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gut disorders, like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and Crohn\u2019s disease<\/a>, can cause hair loss, among many other things. Yet, there hasn\u2019t really been much research when it comes particularly to the association between Crohn\u2019s disease and hair loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IBD can be represented in many ways, but aside from the tummy troubles it causes, patients report hair loss. Per case reports, hair loss has been related to autoimmune diseases like telogen effluvium and alopecia areata, as well as drugs used commonly for IBD, like infliximab and azathioprine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inflammatory bowel disease can lead to nutritional deficiencies, such as iron and vitamin B12, which have been connected to hair loss, too. During a study done it was noted that out of 150 patients with IBD, 33% of them had hair loss as a symptom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, nope. If you are dealing with a gut disorder and feel like your hair has been thinning, it\u2019s not part of your imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is Hair Loss From An Autoimmune Disease Treatable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In terms of autoimmune disease hair loss, currently, there don\u2019t exist solely FDA-approved treatments. The very best course of action would be to work with a professional for the management of the symptoms of the autoimmune condition and address the root cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, though there are various treatments that might help in promoting hair growth in alopecia areata, they won\u2019t be able to change the diagnosis of the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One suggestion for the alopecia areata treatment is corticosteroids- either injected straight into the bald spot or applied topically. Both however are prescription-strength, as instructed by a dermatologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During one trial, approximately 71% of patients saw an enhancement in hair growth with the use of corticosteroids in comparison to only 7% of the control group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the following section, we have highlighted some of the most popular and commonly used hair loss treatments, all of which, in conjunction with the proper medications for the autoimmune disease, can help in the restoration of the crowning glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, always make sure to seek medical advice from a healthcare practitioner or dermatologist to establish the right plan to adhere to, for your specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n