Hair loss is one of the most common—and misunderstood—parts of living with lupus. But not all lupus-related hair loss is the same. This article breaks down the different causes, including alopecia areata, what symptoms to watch for, and why early treatment matters. If hair loss has affected your confidence, mental health, or sense of identity, you’re not alone—and you deserve real answers.

People with lupus can often have other autoimmune disorders as well. Because the different disorders interact, this makes treatment and management complicated...