Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)

Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia is the most common type of scarring alopecia that leads to permanent hair loss. It’s called

Types Of Hair Loss

There are two types of hair loss: non-scarring (non-cicatricial) and scarring (cicatricial). Non-scarring alopecias are far more common, with androgenetic

MS and Hair Loss

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition that affects the brain and the spinal cord. But many people who have

Sarcoidosis And Hair Loss

Sarcoidosis is a multisystem (affecting multiple body organs) disorder that’s believed to be autoimmune. It can affect all organs in

Hashimoto Hair Loss

Hashimoto’s – an autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid gland – can cause patchy or diffuse hair loss, depending on the

Crohn’s Disease & Hair Loss

Crohn’s – a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causing intestinal inflammation – can cause patchy or diffuse alopecia on

The Link Between Celiac Disease & Hair Loss

Celiac, also spelt coeliac, is an autoimmune disease that can cause extensive hair loss on the scalp, face, and body.

Vitiligo And Hair Loss

Vitiligo – an autoimmune condition that attacks the melanocytes in the skin – doesn’t cause hair loss on its own.

Addison’s And Hair Loss

Addison’s – most commonly caused by autoimmune damage to the adrenal glands – can cause hair loss on the scalp

Folliculitis Decalvans

Folliculitis decalvans is a type of primary scarring alopecia – an inflammatory disorder that permanently destroys the hair follicle and

Ankylosing Spondylitis And Hair Loss

Ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis, is an autoimmune condition, and different types of hair loss have been associated with

Sjögren’s Hair Loss

Dry eyes and dry mouth are the characteristic symptoms of Sjögren’s – a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the body’s moisture-producing

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