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Do you think a person can suffer hair loss after 7 weeks of stress ? read that it can even happen 9 months to a year later after stressful event has ended? can yo go go bald?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

A dermatologist will: give you a good answer. If it is alopecia he/she will help you deal w/it. Many others have done so successfully. Peace and good health. Stress can be a factor.

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Answered 5/29/2016

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A member asked:

Do you think a person can suffer hair loss after 7 weeks of stress ? read that it can even happen 9 months to a year later after stressful event has ended? can yo go go bald?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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