I’ve heard speculation in the past that various diseases can cause hair loss, but this is the first I’ve seen in print. According to the Stop Now Hair Loss blog:
Although future hair loss cannot be predicted one hundred percent, new genetic research and advanced medical tests now allow to reveal your chances for contracting alopecia later in life. Baldness in the coming years can be determined by a number of ways, including the analysis of personal health status and family history, or the application of recently invented folliscope technology or genetic testing.
Personal health factors, such as illnesses, smoking, nutrition, hormonal status, and even medications you take, can play a big role in assessing your risks of contracting baldness.
Certain diseases, including metabolic syndrome and diabetes; polycystic ovarian syndrome; low thyroid function; depression and other mental illnesses; and celiac disease, are now named among those triggering the destruction of healthy hair follicles and facilitating hair loss.
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