How Stress Affects Hair Loss
Stress can have a significant impact on our physical and mental health, including hair loss.
Stress-related hair loss can affect “self-esteem and confidence”
According to Hannah Gaboardi, a trichologist and Viviscal ambassador, it may lead to feelings of self-consciousness, embarrassment, or social withdrawal.
- Anxiety associated with hair loss can create a cyclical pattern where worrying exacerbates the problem.
Anabel Kingsley, lead trichologist and brand president at Philip Kingsley, advises that if you are experiencing high stress and noticeable hair loss,
“you are not alone, and you are not ‘abnormal’ either”
Author summary: Stress can cause hair loss affecting self-esteem.