Baldness is not usually caused by a disease, but is related to aging, heredity, and testosterone. In addition to the common male and female patterns from a combination of these factors, other possible causes of hair loss, especially if in an unusual pattern, include: Alopecia areata -- bald patches that develop on the scalp, beard, and, possibly, eyebrows. Eyelashes may fall out as well. Autoimmune conditions such as lupus; Burns ; Certain infectious diseases such as syphilis; Chemotherapy ; Emotional or physical stress; Excessive shampooing and blow-drying; Fever; Hormonal changes -- for example, thyroid disease , childbirth, or use of birth control pills; Nervous habits such as continual hair pulling or scalp rubbing; Radiation therapy ; Tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp); Tumor of the ovary or adrenal glands.
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