Hair loss is not a big problem faced by all reasonable people. But if hair loss in large numbers, you may need to worry because some health conditions may be responsible for the loss you experienced.

These 8 diseases that trigger hair loss, as reported by msn,among others:

1. Telogen effluvium

Telogen effluvium is a phenomenon that occurs after pregnancy, major surgery, drastic weight loss, or extreme stress. These conditions cause hair loss in large numbers every day.

Women with telogen effluvium usually experience hair loss 6 weeks to 3 months after the stressful event. At its peak, you may lose handfuls of hair.

2. Androgenetic alopecia

Known as androgenetic alopecia hair loss problems due to genetic or inherited from parents. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, this is the most common conditions experienced by people who experience hair loss.

Women with this condition tend to develop megalami thinning at the hairline behind the bangs. This condition develops slowly and can occur at an early age, or about 20-something years.

You may be prone to hair loss if your parents have hair pattern thinning hair. In some cases, hair loss may spread to the entire scalp.

3. Hypothyroidism

Millions of people, most of which occur in women suffering from thyroid disease. The disease occurs because the body produces too little thyroid hormone.

Though these hormones responsible for metabolism, heart rate, and a person’s mood. Metabolism is the body that supply oxygen and energy for the growth of hair, skin, and nails.

If you suffer from hypothyroidism, you will experience severe hair loss because hair does not get the nutrients it needs to grow. Additionally hypothyroidism also cause weight gain, fatigue, constipation, depression, and difficulty concentrating

4. Lupus

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the body’s healthy tissues. The condition affects about 1.5 million people and tends to strike women many years after birth.

This disease often causes extreme fatigue, headaches, ulcers, and joint swelling. Many people also experience hair loss.

5. Anemia

Women who do not eat enough iron-rich foods may be susceptible to iron deficiency, in which the blood does not have enough red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to cells throughout your body and provide the energy you need.

Deficiency of red blood cells or anemia causes extreme fatigue, weakness, and pale skin. You also may experience headache, difficulty concentrating, cold hands and feet, and hair loss.

6. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

This condition can occur at a very early age due to hormonal imbalance in which the ovaries produce male hormones too much. PCOS often causes infertility.

PCOS also can cause facial hair growth, irregular periods, acne, hair loss on the scalp and cysts on the ovaries.

7. Condition of the scalp is not healthy

Unhealthy scalp can cause inflammation which makes it difficult to grow hair. Skin condition that causes hair loss include seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff, psoriasis, and fungal infections such as ringworm.

Seborrheic dermatitis causes the skin to change the scalp, oily scalp and thus appear yellowish scales on the scalp and hair.

8. Alopecia areata

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the hair follicles. This condition can occur in men and women. The cause is unknown, but may be triggered by stress or certain illnesses. Alopecia areata often causes baldness on the scalp, eyebrows, or leg.