according to hairlossstressactions.com
"Yes, stress and hair loss can be related. Three types of hair loss that can be associated with high stress levels are: Telogen effluvium. In telogen effluvium (TEL-o-jun uh-FLOO-vee-um), significant stress pushes large numbers of hair follicles into a resting phase."
To keep his chin up and to continue to work on his grades in order to bring happiness to the house. Seeking a relative or close friend for support would also be the best option in pushing through these tough times.
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