There are multiple reasons people lose hair. You can lose it due to genetics, diseases, lack of testosterone, or simply old age. However, a lot of people don’t know that too much stress, either physical or emotional, can cause significant hair loss. It’s crazy to think about stress causing your hair to fall out. Many people think stress can cause hair to gray, but it’s well established that actually losing hair can be the result of high stress or anxiety. 
The result of your hair falling out due to stress is called telogen effluvium. It’s basically your body telling your hair to stop growing, putting it into a resting phase, where it will eventually fall out. Dr. Julia Tzu, a double board-certified dermatologist and the founder and medical director of Wall Street Dermatology, said, “The hair follicle has its own life cycle — growth, transition, resting and falling out of hair shaft.” When the majority of your hair goes into its resting phase, you’ll see significant hair loss across your scalp. The good news is that it eventually should grow back when you lessen the amount of physical and emotional stress your body and mind are encountering.
There are multiple ways to combat stress and anxiety. Practice relaxation techniques like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing. Don’t have the time or can’t remember to take some breaths every now and then? There are apps for that! You should also try to get in some regular exercise. It’s proven that exercise helps release toxins in your body, and can help manage your stress levels. This, in turn, manages the effects it has on your body, including hair loss.
Another way to manage your stress level is to surround yourself with positive people. That could be in person or via some type of media like a motivational podcast. Getting your mind right is the first step to managing your stress levels and preventing negative effects on your body that stress causes.
If exercising and relaxation techniques aren’t working, there’s no shame in seeing a therapist! Therapists are medical professionals that can offer help in relieving stress. They may offer different, more unusual ways of relaxation, or even medication help level out your stress.
Did you know your diet can also cause stress? If you eat bad foods, such as fast food, carb-filled meals, or food with a lot of grease, you could be causing your body to increase its blood pressure. Try eating a healthier diet with more greens and protein. You could even take multivitamins, but consult your doctor to figure out which ones are best for your stress levels!
If you need to talk about your hair shedding, Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth offers free consultations to help your figure out why you’re losing hair. We’ll discuss reasons why and also help you come up with a treatment plan!
Don’t lose your hair to stress or preventable issues, call Apollo today. Get your hair back. Get your life back!
