Ruchika Verma Ruchika Verma Asked 6 months ago

Can stress and anxiety cause hair loss?

My hair has been falling out quite a bit recently, especially after a tough period at work. Could stress and anxiety be the main reason behind this hair loss?

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Amit Patel Amit Patel Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, absolutely. High stress levels are one of the biggest reasons for sudden hair fall.

Nisha Roy Nisha Roy Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I was losing clumps of hair during a bad phase at my job and freaked out thinking I would go bald. Once my stress levels went down and I started sleeping better, the hair fall stopped and it actually grew back normally. Just give it some time and relax.

Kiran Joshi Kiran Joshi Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

While stress does cause hair fall, please get your thyroid levels checked too. I kept blaming stress for my thinning hair until a routine blood test showed my thyroid was totally off. Regular doctor follow-ups are a must.

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Consult a psychiatry specialist

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

My grandmother always suggests applying pure warm coconut oil to soothe the scalp and reduce stress. It really helps with relaxation, but for chronic hair loss, it is always wise to consult a doctor to check for internal deficiencies.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I ignored my heavy hair fall for months thinking it was just work stress, but it turned out to be a severe vitamin deficiency. Please don't just wait around like I did. Go get your blood tests done and see a dermatologist early.

Vikram Sen Vikram Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Don't buy those expensive magic oils or random hair gummies advertised online for stress hair loss. Go to a qualified dermatologist who can check your scalp health and prescribe what actually works scientifically.

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Sunita Menon Sunita Menon Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Between managing my kids' exams and my household budget, my hair decided to leave my head permanent style! Stress definitely causes hair fall, but at least we can laugh about it while trying to find a good mild shampoo.

Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, stress triggers a condition called telogen effluvium where hair goes into a resting phase and falls out. Focus on a balanced diet with good proteins and try some light scalp massages. The hair cycle will normalize once your stress reduces.

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