Have you ever noticed excess hair in your comb or shower drains during a stressful period? If you thought that was just coincidence, let’s tell you that stress related hair loss is real! Millions of people deal with hair loss due to stress on an everyday basis. Physical or emotional stress, illness, injury and surgery are all linked to hair fall.
Types of Stress Related Hair Loss:
Telogen Effluvium: In Telogen effluvium, many hair follicles enter the resting phase or telogen phase due to stress or trauma. About 5–10 % of hair is in resting phase, this percentage exceeds and there is loss of more than 100 strands every day.
Trichotillomania: A person with this condition pulls out hair from the scalp, eyebrows and lashes. What follows is thinning hair on the scalp.
Alopecia Areata: It is characterized by bald patches of hair on the scalp, which may be caused due to stress. This is an autoimmune disorder meaning the body’s immune system attacks its own hair follicles.
Potential Ways to Cope:
- Learn and practice relaxation techniques (such as deep breathing, meditation, or yoga) regularly
- Get regular exercise, which helps manage stress and its effects
- Spend time with positive people — isolating yourself can make stress worse
- Seek professional help from a therapist
- Eat a healthy diet and take a multivitamin if your doctor recommends it
- Treat your hair with care when washing, drying, and styling it
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She leads the Dermatology and Cosmetology services. She presents in scientific societies and trains other doctors in the use of Skin Laser, botulinum toxin and injectable fillers.
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