Hair-loss experts share why stress can make hair fall out and how it’s treated.
Paloma Faith has revealed she suffers from a form of hair loss related to stress, and says her hair regularly falls out when she’s anxious.
“And it’s something to do with the body kind of starts eating itself, if you don’t release those feelings. So it’s really important that you do.” “Stress hormones such as cortisol affect our bodies in lots of ways,” she says, explaining that stress affects the hair follicle’s stem cells in mice, which can then disrupt the hair cycle.
Top Health Stories Today She says alopecia areata is another common cause of hair loss, which usually causes small patches of baldness but can affect the whole scalp and body. “While we know inflammation is behind the hair loss, we don’t know what causes the inflammation, and stress is often raised as a potential factor,” she says.
“Generally, any major negative life event – loss of a loved one, divorce, moving house, illness – can cause a rise in the body’s cortisol levels, resulting in stress, which in turn can act as a trigger for hair loss,” he says. And Johnson adds: “Experiencing hair loss can be very distressing and lead to feelings of anxiety and depression for some people. We recommend people visit their GP for advice and if they are unable to diagnose, ask for a referral to see a dermatologist to seek a firm diagnosis and discuss any possible treatment options.”
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