Can depression cause hair loss?

Question

For the past year, I've been battling a bad phase of depression. Along with everything else, I've noticed significant hair thinning and loss, more than usual. Could my ongoing depression actually be contributing to this hair fall problem?

Vikram Chauhan · Accepted Answer

Yes, chronic stress and low mood push hair follicles into a resting phase, causing them to fall out. Along with a good diet, getting some daily physical activity like a brisk walk really helps lower those stress hormones that damage your hair.

Savitri Bai · Answer

In my younger days, whenever I went through tough times, my hair would thin out terribly. Don't worry, once the dark clouds pass and your mind is at peace, your hair will slowly start growing back. Just feed your body well and be patient.

George Kutty · Answer

It is actually called telogen effluvium, which is just a fancy term for hair shedding triggered by severe mental stress. Check your iron and vitamin D3 levels too, because depression often makes us ignore our nutrition which worsens hair fall.

Meenakshi Sundaram · Answer

I ignored my sudden hair loss thinking it was just stress, but it turned out to be an underlying thyroid issue aggravated by my poor mental health. Please see a doctor to get a proper diagnosis before trying random hair oils.

Deepak Sharma · Answer

Haan yaar, bilkul hota hai. Jab dimaag me tension chal rahi ho toh baal toh jhadenge hi na. Maine toh bahut chemical lagaye par koi fayda nahi hua, stress kam karo tabhi baal bachenge.

Can depression cause hair loss?

5 answers

Consult a dermatologist

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