\n| Stress Shock (Telogen Effluvium)<\/span><\/td>\n | Anyone under physical\/emotional stress<\/span><\/td>\n | Sudden handfuls of hair 2-3 months after stress event<\/span><\/td>\n | Body shifts hair growth priorities<\/span><\/td>\n | Usually, resolves when stress does<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Hairstyle Damage (Traction Alopecia)<\/span><\/td>\n | People with tight braids\/ponytails<\/span><\/td>\n | Thinning at hairline and edges<\/span><\/td>\n | Constant pulling damages follicles<\/span><\/td>\n | If caught early – change hairstyles<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Immune Mix-Up (Alopecia Areata)<\/span><\/td>\n | All ages, often starts young<\/span><\/td>\n | Coin-sized bald patches<\/span><\/td>\n | Immune system attacks hair roots<\/span><\/td>\n | Sometimes – treatments can help regrowth<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Medication Side Effects<\/span><\/td>\n | Depends on prescriptions<\/span><\/td>\n | General thinning all over<\/span><\/td>\n | Drug disrupts hair growth cycle<\/span><\/td>\n | Often – stops when medication changes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Missing Nutrients<\/span><\/td>\n | Dieters, vegans, some health conditions<\/span><\/td>\n | Lackluster, weak hair that breaks easily<\/span><\/td>\n | Not enough iron, protein or zinc<\/span><\/td>\n | Absolutely – fix diet\/supplements<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | | | | |