Medical Conditions of Diffuse Hair Loss In Women

Medical Conditions of Diffuse Hair Loss In Women

• Obstetric and gynecologic conditions such as ovarian tumors, post-partum and post-menopausal states.
• Iron deficiency anemia.
• Thyroid disease.
• Connective tissue diseases, such as Lupus.
• Nutritional causes including crash diets, bulimia, protein/calorie deficiency, essential fatty acid or zinc deficiency and hypervitaminosis A.
• Stress from surgical procedures, general anesthesia, or severe emotional problems.