temporary hair loss

Temporary hair loss, also known as alopecia, can occur for various reasons. It is distinct from permanent hair loss, which results from damage or destruction of hair follicles.1

Temporary hair loss can be triggered by high fever, radiation, certain medications, malnutrition, inflammatory skin conditions, chronic illnesses, and hormonal imbalances. A common form of temporary hair loss is alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that causes sudden, patchy hair loss on the scalp and sometimes other body parts. While there is no cure, hair often regrows on its own within a year, or treatments can stimulate regrowth.123