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    Glossary Acute Alopecia

    sudden, rapid hair loss often in patches

    Acute Alopecia refers to a sudden and rapid loss of hair, often occurring in patches. This condition can be triggered by various factors such as severe stress, illness, or an autoimmune response where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles. For professionals, understanding the underlying cause is crucial for effective treatment and management.

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    1. My story: Trying to halt diffuse hair loss for past couple of years but got acute hair fall after quitting minoxidil and finasteride on my dermatologist recommendation Reddit · 19 Dec 2024
    2. Acute shedding episodes. Had telogen effluvium last year. Remission for a few months(thought I was over the shedding stuff 🥲). Now if I have any major stress days, THAT day I get a major shed and a few days after. Reddit · 6 Oct 2024
    3. Been diagnosed with mpb and acute TE Reddit · 26 Sept 2025