Alopecia, stress-induced (Telogen effluvium)
What is stress-induced alopecia? Diffuse hair loss can be caused by physical or psychological stress such as: childbirth (most common cause), high fever, chronic illness, emotional stress, physical stress, nutritional deficiency, and various drugs. The hair loss occurs several months after the stressor. The cause of the hair loss is termed telogen effluvium, the early [...]