With the holiday season fast approaching, your levels of stress may be increasing. For some people this can disrupt hormone levels which can result in hair loss or thinning. It can be a traumatic experience for many individuals resulting in depression and other emotional issues. Hair loss can be treated with hair replacement solutions. These treatments are now widely available and more socially acceptable. Let’s have a look at the three types of hair loss:
Telogen Effluvium Hair Loss
Holiday stress can trigger this type of hair loss including these risk factors:
Pregnancy and childbirth
Physical injuries
Malnutrition
Chronic illness or emotional stress
Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is the urge to pull your hair out from your head or other parts of your body. Many people experience this urge as a way of dealing with negative feelings such as loneliness, boredom or frustration.
Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease. Hair loss results from your immune system attacking the hair follicles and may be triggered by stress. You may experience hair loss in round patches or across the entire scalp.
Treatment
Stress related hair loss can be avoided by reducing your stress levels. This could include yoga or meditation to calm the mind. Alternative treatments could include acupuncture, exercise and practicing mindfulness. Eat a healthy diet at regular intervals and supplement with minerals or vitamins if needed.
Keep in mind that you may not experience hair loss at the time you experience stress. It may occur 6 – 12 weeks later.
For more severe cases of hair loss, you may need treatment that includes topical drugs. Treatment can vary for men and women so it’s important to discuss with a hair loss consultant.
Custom hair integrations are an option for some types of hair loss. Hair integration systems may be used and are dependent on the unique circumstances of each individual.
Conclusion
If you are experiencing hair loss or thinning while combing or washing your hair, speak with a consultant. It may indicate a medical condition that requires treatment. If it is stress related you may need to implement a stress management program in your life. Call Genesis II at (315) 458-1074 or email us by clicking here if you have concerns about your hair loss and would like a consultation.
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