*Smell disorder facts by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP. 1  People who experience smell disorders experience either a loss in their ability to smell or changes in the way they perceive odors. 2  Hyposmia is when the ability to detect odor is reduced. 3  Anosmia is when a person can't detect odor at all.f you experience a problem with your sense of smell, call your doctor. This fact sheet explains smell and smell disorders. Many people who have smell disorders also notice problems with their sense of taste.
Possible Causes for Hair Loss. The reasons for female pattern hair loss are not totally understood, although it is thought to be related to a family history of male or female baldness, changes in the levels of male hormones (androgens) and aging.
Other causes of hair loss. Different types of hair loss may have different causes. Common causes of hair loss include: 1  Ringworm of the scalp, which is common in children. 2  Mental stress or physical stress, such as recent surgery, illness, or high fever. 3  You may have a lot of hair loss 1 to 3 months after severe physical or emotional stress. 4  Your hair usually will grow back within a few months.