Hair loss is not something that is often associated with stress, but for those who suffer from anxiety-related stress, heightened levels of stress can cause nutrient imbalances that will adversely affect the hair.
Anxiety-related stress and stress have been known to cause specific types of hair loss.
Alopecia Areata – this is where large clumps of hair fall out for no obvious reason, resulting in patches of hair loss. Although the hair will normally grow back, for those with ongoing stress and who are unable to reduce or remove the stress from their lives, there is a possibility that the hair loss will be ongoing and continuous.
Telogen Effluvium – occurs when there is a reduction in the number of hair follicles growing hair. The end result is hair loss that will be seen as hair thinning. This is not as dramatic as the aforementioned type of hair loss, but can be just as bad, as it progresses over time, eventually resulting in baldness.
If any of these issues are experienced, the first suggestion is to see a professional to get medial advice and then it is up to you to implement a plan of re-growth to improve your hair.
Improving hair growth
Reduce or remove the stress
It is not always as easily done as told – for many, it is difficult to establish what it is that triggers the stress while for others the stress is simply part and parcel of their daily lives. If it is possible to identify the source of the stress, then it is important to try to remove or reduce this stress.
Hair restoration
Getting your full head of hair back will prevent this stress-related hair loss becoming a vicious cycle of stress, hair loss and then further stress from the hair loss and even more hair loss. There are some fantastic options for professional solutions and Newport Beach hair restoration is a great place to start in regard to a holistic solution to the issue of hair loss.
Take hair supplements
Taking nutritional and vitamin supplements that are specifically for the hair will go a long way to keeping your hair healthy and vibrant. There are a lot of shampoos on the market that claim to encourage hair growth and increased life but be sure to do your research and ensure that and supplements or shampoos purchased are the genuine product and will do what it says on the can.
Hair loss caused by stress can be a devastating occurrence and if not dealt with quickly and professionally can leave you feeling even more distressed than before. It is advisable to see a professional once any form of hair loss is noted, so that you can rule out anything major. If it is stress related, determining what causes the stress and triggers the hair loss will be a good first step, but failing this, it will be important to feed the hair and ensure that you do what you can to reduce further hair loss and encourage healthy hair.
