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The stress of losing one's hair, or the stress that is the cause of hair loss, might be a cause of depressive symptoms men and women report in the above studies. Research will continue into all of these areas, because they are important to the mental well-being of those affected. In the meantime, look around.
Underlying medical condition: Hair loss can be the first sign of a disease. About 30 diseases, including thyroid disease and anemia, cause hair loss. By treating the disease, hair loss often can be stopped or reversed. Illness: Significant hair loss can occur after an illness. A major surgery, high fever, severe infection, or even the flu can cause hair loss. Your dermatologist may call this type of hair loss telogen (tee-lÉ-jen) effluvium (ih-flu-vee-uhm).