Sixteen-year-old Thu's hair gradually thinned, then fell out in large patches, the size of half a hand, after three months of intense stress and sleep deprivation.
Significant hair loss in women often stems from hormonal imbalances, perimenopause, polycystic ovary syndrome, prolonged stress, and chronic nutritional deficiencies.
Ly, 36, was forced to divorce after her husband of 16 years abandoned her because she developed vitiligo, leading to hair loss and a prematurely aged appearance.