{"id":5719,"date":"2019-05-29T10:17:03","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T10:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/blog\/?p=5719"},"modified":"2019-05-29T10:17:03","modified_gmt":"2019-05-29T10:17:03","slug":"can-stress-anxiety-cause-hair-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/blog\/can-stress-anxiety-cause-hair-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Stress & Anxiety Cause Hair Loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Right from the ancient times continuing today in the 21<\/span>st<\/span> century, natural hair has been an empowering factor for humans. Healthy natural hairs are dear to every human being. The relationship between a person and his natural hair is very close-knit. Hence, whenever anything affects one of them, there has been a direct impact on the other. In today\u2019s busy times, stress and anxiety affect the health of every individual, and hair loss is no exception to it. So, if you are wondering whether stress and anxiety can cause hair loss, read on to know how stress and anxiety can cause hair loss.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stress is <\/span>a state of psychological or emotional strain or tension affecting you due to certain adverse or demanding circumstances. Stress can result due to the work pressure, emotional turbulence, or study pressure, in the case of teens.<\/span><\/p>\n

Every day numerous hair strands are lost, however, when you experience a hair fall more than usual, you need to be wary of the underlying cause. A hair fall of around 50-100 strands per day is considered to be normal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Causes Of Anxiety Hair Loss<\/b><\/p>\n

When you are anxious or stressed i.e. suffering from anxiety disorder\u00a0<\/a>there is a production of stress hormones in the body known as Cortisol. When you have high levels of cortisol, it brings with it a series of negative effects. High levels cortisol increases the breakdown of hyaluronan and proteoglycans (hair protein components) which help in the normal growth and function of the hair follicle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hair growth comprises various stages. Here, we mention the phases of hair growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Anagen is the first and the active growth\u00a0phase<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Catagen is the resting stage<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Telogen is the regression of the\u00a0hair follicle phase <\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Exogen is the active shedding of\u00a0hair phase<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Kenogen is the\u00a0phase\u00a0between the empty hair follicle\u00a0and the growth of new\u00a0hair.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Types Of Hair Loss<\/b><\/p>\n

    There are three different types of hair loss resulting due to the stress.<\/span><\/p>\n

    1. Telogen Effluvium:<\/b><\/p>\n

    Stress hormones push the hair follicles prematurely into the resting stage without completing the anagen stage. The hairs that are pushed stay in the resting stage for 2-3 months before falling out. Some commonly affected areas by this type of hair loss are the crown region and the top of the head. This condition occurs 2-3 months after the stressful phase of your life. In many of the cases, no specific treatment is needed and the hair grows back after a period of 6 months. In cases where the hair loss lasts for more than 6 months, the condition is called Chronic Telogen Effluvium. Such cases may need medications to treat the underlying cause.<\/span><\/p>\n

    2. Trichotillomania<\/b><\/p>\n

    This is a type of hair loss where there is an irresistible urge to pull out body hair from the scalp, eyebrows, and other areas of the body. It is also known as Hair Pulling Disorder, and it is considered under the obsessive-compulsive related disorder induced by anxiety and stress. It can result in the bald patches on the scalp. Although the cause is not known, it can occur as a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Trichotillomania can cause difficulty in social and work functioning.<\/span><\/p>\n

    3. Alopecia Areata<\/b><\/p>\n

    Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition triggered by stress, genetic, or environmental factors.<\/span> Alopecia areata occurs as bald patches on the scalp, mostly circular bald patches. In severe cases, it can lead to a complete hair loss of the scalp (Alopecia Totalis).<\/span> Alopecia areata can spread from single to multiple bald patches, as the condition worsens.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Other Causes Of Hair Loss:<\/b><\/p>\n

    Besides stress and anxiety, there are numerous other causes of hair loss and hair thinning. Some of them are listed below.<\/span><\/p>\n