Donate Now. Blood poisoning is a common term that people use to describe sepsis or infection in the blood, either bacteremia or septicemia. Bacteremia is the presence of bacteria in the blood and septicemia is the presence of any infection, including those caused by a fungus or virus. Although blood poisoning is a common term for sepsis, it isnât an accurate description of the disease and the two terms should not be used interchangeably.
There is no known cause for this type of telogen effluvium. OTHER CAUSES. Other causes of hair loss, especially if it is in an unusual pattern, include: Alopecia areata (bald patches on the scalp, beard, and, possibly, eyebrows; eyelashes may fall out).
When stress is the cause, hair will grow back over several months. A serious deficiency in protein, iron, zinc, or other nutrients can make hair fall out. Hair loss in women can also be a symptom of a disorder such as lupus or diabetes. Some medications can cause hair loss. Common culprits include lithium, beta-blockers, warfarin, and heparin. This is an autoimmune disease that makes hair fall out in small, round patches. In some cases, it can cause total baldness. A corticosteroid applied to the scalp or injected can help.