Hair loss can start months after an illness, so some patients aren’t even making the connection to their COVID infection.

We all want to look our best but with the uptick in stress these days it may start taking a toll on your hair. You may have noticed some shedding or some thinning but all hope is not lost. You can combat the impact of stress on your tresses!

DETROIT Doctors around the world are reporting an increase in cases of stress-related hair loss, showing just how deeply the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting people emotionally. Shock hair loss is a condition that causes some people to shed large amounts of hair after a stressful event. Doctors believe theyre seeing more hair loss complaints now because its been a few months since the start of the pandemic. Shock hair loss is not uncommon. If the hair doesnt grow back, over-the-counter hair loss drugs such as minoxidil are an option for some.