Can depression / stress cause hair loss?

Im 20 years old and when i get a bit 'low' or worried about something i notice my hair starts to fall out.


I went to the docs last year and they just told me that it wasnt anything to be worried about but its still happening.


Ive tried using vitamins to help with hair growth but does anybody have any other ideas??


thanksCan depression / stress cause hair loss?
Absolutely it does. My advice: take care of yourself. Eat right, exercise, and nurture your soul. Find a way to relax and ';turn off your brain';. Try Yoga or Belly Dancing. Something spiritually stimulating. Or maybe meditation? If that isn't your thing, try the gym. Maybe talk to a counselor or Behaviorial Health professional. Don't hold the feelings inside - that is the worst thing you can do. The best relationship you can have is with yourself. Stay with me for a second.... Think of yourself as a little girl for a minute. If she was upset, what would you do? If she was worried, what would you do? If she was anxious, what would you do? Then do that. Find a way to care for your soul and nurture yourself.Can depression / stress cause hair loss?
Yes stress can cause hair loss but generally it would need to be pretty chronic stress. I suggest learning how to deal with your stress and how to manage it - there are heaps of different techniques you can use - check out some self-help books (Stress Management for Wellness by Walt Schafer is a good one) or have a look on the internet.
unfortunatly yes it can. u need 2 try find away to keepcalm about things and not let yourself get to stressed or worried. good luck x
Yes stress can cause hair loss (if the loss is permanent there could be other reasons).





Do you remember the old legend of people's hair turning white due to fear, the legend is half true, some people with salt and pepper hair when under great fear and stress used to lose their dark hair, the gray hair remained and that created the illusion of their hair turned white overnight.
acoording to india's ancient doctors, we lose hair coz of stress and worries. sometimes, it's coz of heriditary reasons... i have hair loss and my doctor said to me openly that it cannot be stopped.. we can postpone it to a few years..thats it
I'm 14, have had 3 mental breakdowns and hate my life. But my hair still grows and grows and grows...
yes depression can cause your hair to fall out...one thing i have used and it works is Chromium Picolinate...you can get it at walmart...
stress can cause hair loss....try not to be so strssed
Yes, stress sure can and it can affect your immune system, so skin problems can develop too. If you have sebhorrea or psoriasis, that can flare up. Hair loss is associated with that too.
This will sound a bit vague. I suffered/still suffer anxiety and I only learned to deal with it when I solved the anxiety.





Yes, it can cause hair loss and lots of other awful symptoms but get yourself something to occupy your mind and some relaxation techniques.





Hope this helps