Stress Related Hair Loss

What is stress related hair loss, and is it reversible?

Stress Related Hair Loss

What is stress related hair loss, and is it reversible?

Everybody loses a number of hairs from their head every single day. However, if you’re losing more than usual, or losing lots of hairs from one particular patch on your scalp, there could be an underlying cause.

The medical term for hair loss is ‘alopecia’. Hair loss is very common in men and women of all ages. It happens to some degree to most people at some point during their lives.

Possible hair loss causes

There are different reasons why you might be losing your hair. These can include:

  • a temporary illness
  • pregnancy
  • underlying health conditions (like an underactive thyroid)
  • medical treatment (for example chemotherapy)
  • or emotional stress
If you’ve lost lots more hair than usual or you’re worried that your hair is thinning, visit your doctor for a consultation.

Last reviewed: 16-04-2020 by Dr Simran Deo