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Following a high fever, flu or severe emotional stress, hairs that were in their growth phase can sometimes be suddenly converted into their
resting phase. Two to 4 months later, when the child is otherwise fine and the stress is forgotten, these hairs can begin to shed. The
shedding, which is actually a mass exodus of follicles from growth into dormancy, can last for up to 6 weeks. The hair loss is not total
nor does it tend to show up in patches. It typically appears thin throughout the scalp. Unless the initial cause is repeated, all the hairs
normally return (Telogen Effluvium explains why many mothers lose so much hair in the weeks following childbirth). Most parents who bring
their child to the physician for this condition are worried that the youngster has cancer or another bad disease. Hair takes between 3 and 6
months to re-enter into growth phase, so the restoration can be somewhat slow.
As with any condition, finding a qualified, informed doctor to help accurately diagnose and effectively treat your child's hair loss is of the
utmost importance. Unfortunately, with the way the medical system is today, finding someone who fits all those criteria is also nearly
impossible. Since we have no magic wand to whip the medical community into proper shape, we've compiled as much information as we could to
help you take some steps to finding a good doctor, and then equip you to make sure your child gets the care they deserve. We'd like to invite
you to register and post your story and your questions on our Children's Hair Loss Support Forums. Someone will be there to help you with your
questions.
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