Stress and anxiety can contribute to accelerating hair loss. Carlos Portinha, doctor and researcher in the field of alopeciaexplains how stress interferes with the hair cycle and what solutions exist to stop the problem.
Stress is an increasingly frequent reality in modern society, with proven impacts that go beyond the scope of mental health and also affect physical health and can contribute to hair loss. What does science say about stress, anxiety and hair loss?
- Recent studies show that chronic stress and high levels of anxiety are determining factors for changes in the hair cycle and hair loss. The body, under continued stress, increases the production of cortisol — the so-called “stress hormone” — which can trigger adverse biological responses in the scalp:
- Blocking hair regeneration: Cortisol prolongs the resting phase of hair follicles, reducing the amount of hair growing and increasing hair loss.
- Inflammation and hormonal changes: Stress activates inflammatory mechanisms and unbalances other hormones that are essential for hair health.
- Dysregulation of immune defenses: Excessive stress can cause the body to attack its own hair follicle, which explains cases of sudden and intense hair loss.
- Other manifestations: In addition to hair loss, stress and anxiety contribute to changes in the scalp, including increased oiliness, flaking and itching.
High levels of cortisol reduce blood circulation in the scalp and make it difficult for the follicles to absorb nutrients properly. This can accelerate hair loss and, in more serious cases, trigger forms of alopecialike alopecia areata.
The consequences are not just aesthetic: hair loss can have a profound impact on emotional well-being and quality of life, especially in women, who are more vulnerable to the condition due to hormonal and psychological reasons.
Rknow the alopecia by stress
- Diffuse thinning of hair strands.
- Sudden and intense fall.
- Loss of density without apparent causes.
- Typically, the fall occurs quickly, within 1 to 2 weeks, while natural recovery takes 3 to 4 months after the cause that triggered the stressful situation has been resolved.
How to intervene: two parallel strategies
- Stress control: psychotherapy, relaxation techniques, regular physical activity, quality sleep.
- Specialized hair treatments to strengthen follicles and stimulate hair growth.
When stress control is not enough, it is essential to turn to advanced solutionsnamely personalized treatments what use innovative technologies:
Advanced mesotherapy treatment utilizing a unique formula. Through microinjections of bioactive substances directly into the scalp, this treatment stimulates hair growth, strengthens follicles and improves hair health overall.
Regenerative medicine treatment that involves collecting the patient’s own blood, subsequently processing it to concentrate the platelets, followed by injecting the enriched plasma into the scalp. For resorting to blood autologousthis treatment is completely natural, promoting hair regeneration in a safe and effective way.
Non-invasive treatment that combines five advanced technologies – microincisõesacoustic waves, iontophoresis, photobiomodulation LED and growth factors – to improve follicle and scalp health. Stimulates hair growth, prevents hair loss and provides visible results in just a few sessions. It can be combined with other treatments for even higher effectiveness.
This treatment uses low-intensity laser light to stimulate hair growth and restore the health of the follicles. Activates the scalp’s natural processes, promoting denser, thicker hair, at the same time as reduces fall. Ideal for those suffering from alopecia androgenetic, thin hair or is in the post-hair transplant recovery phase. THE Photobiomodulation is an effective and painless solution for a healthier scalp and stronger hair, without needles, without surgery, with visible and long-lasting results.
Hair transplantation is a permanent solution for permanent hair loss, but it is not recommended in cases of alopecia caused by stress while the condition is not stabilized. THE our Method, developed based on our own research and technology, it guarantees natural and safe results when transplantation is the best option.
Remember the importance of taking care of not only your mind, but also the health of your hair. Recognizing the early signs and seeking specialized support is the first step to feeling good inside and out again.
Article authored by Carlos Portinha, doctor and researcher in the diagnosis and treatment of alopecia
