What Causes Hair to Fall Out in Large Clumps in the Shower?

What Causes Hair to Fall Out in Large Clumps in the Shower?

1. Introduction Hair falling out in large clumps in the shower is most commonly caused by telogen effluvium, a reactive condition where acute physical or psychological stress prematurely forces a disproportionate number of hair follicles into the shedding phase. This alarming presentation can also result from severe nutritional deficiencies, postpartum hormonal shifts, or autoimmune disorders … Read more