There are many causes of hair loss and not all baldness patterns are the result of genetics. One that we will discuss in this article is an auto-immune disorder which can result in thinness and/or balding in both men and women.
What Is An Auto-Immune Disorder?
This is a disease where a person’s immune system actually attacks itself. And when it comes to hair loss, there is one common auto immune disorder called “alopecia areata” that causes the white blood cells to attack the hair follicles. This occurrence does not wipe out the entire follicle, but rather affects the “bulb” area (the deepest part). The result is a temporary loss of hair that can be regenerated in time.