"Psychogenic alopecia" refers to hair loss that is caused by emotional or psychological factors rather than physical reasons. It means that stress, anxiety, or other mental health issues are causing someone to lose their hair. Full definition
Cats get a problem called psychogenic alopecia that can be similar in appearance to atopy. (lbah.com)
This particular condition is known as psychogenic alopecia. (petsmagazine.com.sg)
There is no diagnostic test for feline hyperesthesia syndrome, and as with psychogenic alopecia, it is diagnosed by eliminating other diseases from consideration, such as: (cathealth.com)