Search:

Would you like to contribute to this site? Hair Loss Menu Submit an Article Submit a Tip Place your Ad Add URL Hair Loss Questions? Contact Us  About Hair Loss   Preventing Hair Loss   Male Hair Loss   Female Hair Loss   Pregnancy Menopause Hair Loss   Chemotherapy Hair Loss   Hair Loss In Children   Hair Loss In Animals   Severe Hair Loss   Types of Hair Loss   Alopecia   Types of Alopecia   Baldness   Thinning Hair   Causes of Hair Loss   Hair Loss by Natural Causes   Medications That Cause Hair Loss   Hair Loss Caused by Disease   Hair Loss Products   Hair Loss Drugs   Propecia   Side Effects of Propecia   Types of Propecia   Where to Purchase Propecia   Biotin For Hair Loss   Natural Treatment for Hair Loss   Saw Palmetto And Hair Loss   Vitamins For Hair Loss   Types of Hair Loss Treatment   Hair Loss Treatment Products   Hair Loss Treatment Procedures   Hair Restoration and Replacement   Hair Transplants   Hair Loss Specialists   Hair Loss Centers in East USA   Hair Loss Centers Central USA   Hair Loss Centers in West USA   Hair Loss Centers in Canada   Hair Loss Treatment Costs   Hair Loss Hairstyles and Wigs   Hair Loss Photos and Videos   Hair Loss Support and Discussion

Return To Hair Loss Article Archive   Search the Article Archives Stress And Hair Loss By Patricia Johnson There are a variety of reasons for hair loss. Some hair loss relates to genetics or to aging. However, one of the largest factors that may be tied to hair loss is stress. If you are experiencing unexplained hair loss, you may want to consider stress-related factors. Stress affects a variety of aspects of your life, including hair loss. If you determine stress is causing your hair loss, you will know if you need to make changes in your lifestyle in order to relieve your stress and put an end to the hair loss. Stress can be caused by external environmental factors, or it may be related to internal factors, like depression, grief or resistance to change. If you suffer continuous, unresolved stress, it will begin to affect your bodys ability to react. Hair loss will often follow in reaction to the way in which stress is beginning to change your bodys hormonal balance. When stress takes place in your body, it causes a change in your hormones, as well as the balance of your body. An excessive amount of one hormone may be produced in order for the body to try regain balance. These excess hormones may travel to the scalp area and begin causing hair loss. Typically, such hair loss will be noticeable after two to four months. You will be able to identify your hair loss by hair thinning, bald spots or more hair than normal falling out. If you have stress-related hair loss, there are a variety of tactics that you can use in order to stop it quickly. Eventually, your hair will be capable of growing back. Stress-related hair loss is not normally permanent. When you eradiate the stress, your body will rectify its hormonal imbalance and produce particular necessary nutrients. Making sure that you get the correct assistance will ensure that your hair is not lost forever and can begin growing back as soon as possible. One of the easiest ways to treat stress-induced hair loss is to make sure that you know a variety of ways to relax and calm yourself. Meditation techniques can be used to free oneself from daily problems and is effective at helping to reduce stress levels. You can also change unhealthy dietary habits and begin exercising regularly. If the problems are of a more external nature or are related to a life-changing situation, there are a variety of places to go to get help in working through the problem. In time, your body will regain balance and your hair will begin to grow back. If you are suffering from hair loss, it is important to determine why it is happening. Stress does cause hair loss. If you are suffering stress as a result of something that has happened to you, you should make sure to find how to take care of your needs. Your hair is an expression of your body balance and what you are feeling. If it is thinning or falling out, it may be caused by stress and can be remedied with change of lifestyle and getting adequate help. About the Author: Patricia Johnson contributes articles to several web sites, on home tips and family and home themes. Alopecia Foundation

Get your Hair Loss questions answered... Subscribe to our Hair Loss Newsletter FREE! Your First Name: Your Email Address: Enter above security code

Home  |   Ask the Hair Loss Expert  |   Hair Loss Archive  |   Hair Loss RSS Feeds  |   Advertise  |   Sitemap