Stress and Hair Loss

Stress a modern day problem can be blamed for all types of illnesses, and hair loss is no exception to this. 

Hair loss after the stress associated with terminating a pregnancy also occurs due to sudden changes in hormone levels.

The hair enters a resting phase and is usually shed three months after the abortion.

Hair loss from stress may be distressing as you notice thinning throughout the whole scalp.

Your hair has a way of telling you if your body is in balance.

If you are healthy - physically as well as emotionally - your hair will be radiant and shining and your scalp pliant and moist.

For women as well as men, stress hair loss can mean even more stress in your life.

But instead of feeling additional stress, look at your hair loss as your body's central nervous system's way of communicating a problem.

Truly, any major change in our lives can be reflected in the condition of our hair, scalp and skin. If we are well and happy, we reflect this health and well-being in the condition of our hair and scalp. If we are in a slump, that slump is often manifested in the appearance of our hair and scalp.

Your hair is part of an early warning distress system that may be warning you the medication you are taking is not helpful or you need to take a vacation to avoid stress.

If you are not well physically, or if you are upset emotionally, your hair becomes dull and lifeless - it will begin to fall out, and your hair will become waxy with the overproduction of your traumatised sebaceous glands.

Reducing stress can stop stress hair loss so consider trying relaxation techniques, yoga and meditation.

While stress hair loss is usually temporary due to sudden and severe stress, some hair loss continues until you resolve the root of the problem.

Stress and Hair loss