Temporary hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy. For women who are undergoing breast cancer treatment, it can be an upsetting experience.

Q: What’s next after treatment?

What is Telogen Effluvium?

“All stressors, whether emotional or physical, can cause hair loss. This type of hair loss is called telogen effluvium,” Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand, MD, a double-board certified dermatologist and ambassador for Viviscal, tells WebMD Connect to Care. “The good news is the hair will come back once the stressor is resolved.”

Often, it's intimidating to sit in that salon chair, surrounded by amazing furniture and other clients who seem fancier than you. So, you decide to be agreeable…and then wind up with a cut you're unhappy with. The bottom line is, stylists want you to like your hair. (It makes our hearts soar!) So, it's important to ask us questions throughout the process. What Is the Overall Health of My Hair and Scalp?