If youre pulling out your hair over COVID-19, youre not alone. Doctors around the world are reporting more cases of shock hair loss due to pandemic stress. Shilpi Khetarpal, MD, a dermatologist at Cleveland Clinic, said some people shed large amounts of hair after a stressful event. Shock hair loss isnt unusual and is commonly experienced by women a few weeks after childbirth, according to Dr. Khetarpal. Exercise, take care of yourself, make sure youre eating a well-balanced diet, said Dr. Khetarpal.