No More Hair Loss Problem

Given the hectic work schedules and busy lifestyles, so many people suffer from stress today. In a situation where there never is enough time to complete life’s basic tasks, certain life events like getting a new job, moving to a new place, death of a loved one, divorce etc. can create very high levels of anxiety.

All this takes a toll on our crowning glory, not only making our hair dull and lifeless but also making them fall off at an alarming rate. This sudden and speedy hair loss due to stress is called ‘Telogen Effluvium’ in medical terms.

Among all the different hair loss reasons, stress occupies the top most place. Stress stops the hair follicles from producing new hair, thereby making them relapse into their resting phase. The hair follicles then tend to remain like this for months afterwards and also during this period.

The telogen phase can last 6 to 12 weeks (and much longer if left untreated) and affects women much more than men. Women may suffer from this type of hair loss after pregnancy or during menopause, due to change in their hormonal levels.

However, stress related hair loss can occur as late as three months after you have suffered a particular stressful period. Thus you may find it difficult to find a connection between a stressful period and the subsequent hair loss.

So if you are experiencing hair loss all of a sudden think back and consider what you have encountered that may have affected you enough to change your lifestyle and/or eating habits that may in turn have affected your hair. In this way you can give extra attention to your hair while you are going through some stressful phase to maintain the beauty of your mane.

The good news is that stress related hair loss (telogen effluvium) is temporary. In fact, due to the nature of the hair growth cycle, by the time you hair starts to shed heavily; your stress related problem may have already been resolved. And in the absence of stress causing hair loss you can take effective steps and treatment options to regain your hair.

Thus for men and women alike stress causing hair loss can mean even more stress in your life. But instead of feeling additional stress, one should take it in the positive light by looking at your hair loss as a sign that something is going wrong in physiology. 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. Reducing stress can stop stress hair loss so consider trying relaxation techniques, yoga and meditation.

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