Multiple sclerosis and stress have both led to hair loss. From as young as I remember I’ve always been ‘the mixed race girl with Afro hair’ you could even say my Afro became part of my identity. Since I got medicated for MS my hair has completely changed even to the curl pattern. This is all due to hormonal changes, immune system, lack of health / vitamins, stress weakening follicles which in turn triggers excessive shedding. I could talk about the scientific terms like cortisol and trichotillom