#askexperts . my 2 year toddler suddenly loosing lots of hair

A. Hair loss isn't uncommon in kids, but its causes may be different from those of adult-onset baldness. Often, children lose hair because of a scalp disorder. Many of the causes aren't life-threatening or dangerous. Still, losing hair can take a toll on a child's emotional well-being.In kids with telogen effluvium, many more hair follicles go into the telogen phase than normal. So instead of losing 100 hairs a day like usual, kids lose 300 hairs a day. The hair loss may not be noticeable or there may be bald patches on the scalp.