Can blood disorders cause hair loss?

Can blood disorders cause hair loss?

Everyone loses hair. Experts say that you should expect to lose about 50-150 hairs each day. That said, some medical problems can increase hair loss. For example, autoimmune diseases — like lupus — that cause some blood disorders can also be responsible for hair loss. In addition, iron deficiency anemia is also associated with hair loss (diffuse alopecia).

If you feel like you’re losing an excessive amount of hair, talk to your provider.