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Can Stress Play A Role In Hair Loss? |
By:
Brendan Conroy |
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Copyright 2006 Brendan Conroy
Stress is a fact of life in this modern world we live in. Our
daily lives are filled to the brim with work, children, and
activities like never before. It seems the more we try to
balance our lives, the more complicated they become. It is
common knowledge that long term stress can cause a variety of
health concerns so it shouldn't come as any surprise to find
that stress can play a role in hair loss too. In many ways, our
emotional health is written on our faces (and our heads). Have
you ever noticed you can usually pick out people passing you by
that are having a stressful day? Their faces say it all. The
same is true with your hair.
Can stress play a role in hair loss? You bet it can! There's
even a name for it, Telogen Effluvium. This is defined as hair
loss caused by the sudden onset of stress. The odd thing about
this condition is that you're usually over the stressful event
before the hair loss even starts. Sudden stress causes the hair
follicles to stop growing and enter into the resting phase
prematurely. The hair will remain in this resting phase for
several months. At this time, an unusual amount of hair will be
shed in a short period of time. For the most part, hair loss
caused by stress is temporary.
Since stress can play a role in hair loss and we would like to
keep our hair intact, just what can we do to prevent it? The
obvious answer is to eliminate stress from our lives but that
isn't very realistic since not all stress is within our control.
Some situations are stressful and there is nothing we can do to
change that. What we can do is learn to deal with the stress in
our lives in a more healthy way. This is not only good for our
hair production, but for our overall well-being. First we must
learn the art of dissociation. Simply put, forget about your
problems for a while. The longer you can do this, the more time
your body has to calm down. Go out and enjoy yourself. Fun is a
great stress reducer. Pick a form of relaxation that works for
you. If reading is a great way for you to wind down, set aside
time each day to do it. If you enjoy movies, go see one. Rest in
your hammock each day after dinner. Exercise can be a terrific
way to release stress. I know that sounds like something people
just say to get you to exercise but it's true. Pick something
you like, whether it is a team sport or running with your
earphones on. The point is, try to find some way that works for
you to help you deal with the stress in your life. Not only will
your hair grow back, but all aspects of your health will
benefit.
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