A Bald Spot in Female After Hair Extensions Removed

My 27 year old daughter just called me frantic about some bald spots that were found in her hair. Her story sounds nutty, but please listen and let me know what I might can tell her that will help to calm her down. She had cut her hair pretty short and truthfully loved it, but her husband thought it looked a little butch. Unfortunately, this made her feel self conscious, so she had longer hair added to hers. From what I understand the hair pieces were glued in. Those were taken out today and she is hysterical because she now has bald spots. So, can you possibly tell me anything we can do to help point her in a direction to try and seek some help.

It sounds like the glue pulled out hair. If this is just a short, one time episode, the hair should grow back. Constant traction over longer periods of time can cause permanent hair loss. I would recommend waiting 6-8 months and after the hair goes through a cycle (worst case) the hair should grow back. Otherwise, she should see someone within my specialty for consideration of a small hair transplant procedure, but waiting for up to a year is better just in case it does grow back. The usual wait time is under 6 months, but I say a year to be safe.