Is scalp disease causing hair loss?
On One Hand: Scalp Disease Can Cause Hair LossDiseases affecting specifically the scalp can lead to the loss of hair. One of these is seborrheic dermatitis (seborrhea), often known as dermatitis. Other scalp diseases that may lead to hair loss include lichen planus, which can cause itchy bumps on the skin as well as ringworm, a common fungal skin infection, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians.On the Other: Hair Loss Has Other CausesWhile hair loss can be caused by scalp disease, there are also other causes. Chemical treatments on the hair can lead to hair loss, as can pattern (hereditary) baldness, which affects both men and women, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Stress from a major traumatic event or illness can cause the hair to fall out temporarily as can less common problems like scarring alopecia, which damages hair through inflammation, and trichotillomania, a psychological problem that leads sufferers to pull out their own hair, according to
