Shock hair loss: Stress-related hair loss increases during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
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.