Androgen is a hormone it plays a role in pattern baldness. Tumors of the pituitary gland or ovary, which secrete androgen, may also lead to hair loss. The women also tend to suffer from acne, irregular menses and excessive facial and body hair. These symptoms are characteristic of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Autoimmune Disease :
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss in both men & women.
Medication :
Certain medications, such as those that are used to treat cancer, can cause hair loss as a side effect. However, hair usually grows once a person has stopped taking the medication.
Traction Alopecia :
It causes the hair loss that occurs when a person frequently wears hairstyles that pull the hair too tightly.
Illness :
Hair loss can develop after significant problems such as a severe infection, high fever, or surgery.
Thyroid Disorder :
Hypothyroid or Hyperthyroid can also cause thinning of hair in females.
Stress :