Stress As a Cause of Hair Loss

Let's start with the simple question: Is there a connection between hair loss and stress? Simple and short answer is "Yes, there is!" That would be rather less brief, and much more pretentious, Longman English Dictionary defines stress as "a physical or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension." True to this definition, an inordinate amount of emotional or physical exertion is known to be at the root of many different types of hair loss.

The most common, and indeed the most transient, various stress induced hair loss is known as telogen effluvia. In the less severe condition, excessive emotional or physical stress forces in their resting follicles, caused the whole scalp or only patches. Within a few months (about 3 or 4), the hair falls out in clumps. While this May will be very upsetting, really stressful, you probably will not help the lost hair usually regrows in about 6-9 months.

other conditions associated with stress alopecia areata. Although not the sole cause of the disorder, intense stress is thought to be one of them, as stress is known to cause chemical imbalances in the body, which affects the auto-immune system. Alopecia areata involves white blood cells mistakenly hair follicles of foreign bodies and attack them. This, of course, stops hair growth and leads to the most colorful, if not the entire skin, hair loss within a few weeks. As effuviam telogen, the hair can grow by itself. However, it is likely that medical assistance will be needed.

trichotillomania is another disorder that may be related to stress. Generally regarded as impulse control disorder, and by-far the rarest of conditions mentioned above, it is believed to be extended or even starts to excessive stress. Trichotillomania is in itself an overwhelming urge to pull hair from the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes or other parts of the body and its relationship to stress can be a release of negative emotions such as anxiety, loneliness or anxiety.

If stress is causing your hair loss, then it may not be permanent, provided that your stress is kept under control, be sure to talk with your doctor about these issues. However, some conditions such as alopecia areata, can be constant and all of these diseases require a long time to regrow hair lost. For permanent alopecia, Minoxodil often spoken of as a possible treatment, but you have to take into account the shortcomings. Most do not experience hair regrowth and 1 in 3 do not notice any difference. There is also a need to use a medication for an indefinite period, with the necessary and unavoidable costs.

So, what is the alternative for those of us with long-term temporary or permanent hair loss?

In my opinion, as someone who also suffers from pre-mature baldness, advanced non-surgical hair system is the best choice. It provides a realistic and financially viable to cover the hair, which is also practical, versatile, and general stress.