One of the most common forms of hair loss seen amongst women of all ages is telogen effluvium. Most women who suffer with this particular type of hair loss find that their hair will normally grow back over a period of time, however this can still be a distressing time for any woman and they still find it difficult coming to terms with the fact that they have lost some or all of their hair.
Telogen effluvium occurs when a woman experience sudden or severe stress which in return causes an increase in the amount of hair that is shred from the hair. We all lose hair on a daily basis but it is a very minimal amount and usually it goes unnoticed. However, the sudden or severe episode of stress causes hair follicles to stop growing and enter into a resting phase.
The good news is that this condition is temporary for most people who suffer from it however it does mean that you need to take it easy and ensure that you are not putting yourself through any unnecessary stress. It has been found that some women who have gone through a stressful pregnancy and labour suffer from telogen effluvium.