The verdict:: Telogen Effluvium

According to the doc this is what is happening with Addy's hair. It is a form of nonscarring alopecia characterized by hair shedding. It's a reactive process caused by a metabolic or hormonal stress or by medications. Usually recovery is spontaneous and occurs within 6 months. Both the pharmacist and the pediatrician agree that Addy's medicines are NOT the culprit. Most likely stress. Addy has a pretty stress free life, that's for sure! No real changes, however, we are pushing more oral feedings. She is not upset during feedings, but you can tell she would rather us not be feeding her orally :) One thing that does cause problems for Addy is heat. The heat for the last month has been horrendous here. Addy does not do well with heat and it could be causing internal stress for her :( Addy's scalp does not have any areas of irritation, no rash etc. Today she has been pulling her hair around the bald spot would we have never seen her do. It doesn't appear she is pulling any hair out when she's done this today, no hair in her fingers etc. Doc thinks it's due to the fact that it feels different and may bother her, not hurt her, just irritate