Stop Pulling Out Your Hair - Stress Hair Loss

Job getting you down? Bills piling up? Hair falling out? Stress hair loss is one of the most predominant reasons both men and women lose hair. While many people feel this can be due to the emotional side, physical stress also contributes to the problem. Unfortunately, this isn't something you can just turn on and off whenever you want which is why I wanted to cover it today.

The main goal today is to give you information on stress hair loss itself and the two types that a person can contract in their lifetime. Whether it's telogen effluvium or alopecia areata both can be an irritation and embarrassment to any person experiencing them. Below, you'll find more information on both as well and how in each instance they can literally turn your life upside down.

Telogen Effluvium
The more common stress hair loss of the two, telogen effluvium is when your hair simply stops growing. While it's hard to notice at first, within three months you'll soon see much more hair fall from the scalp then a normal day's worth (about 100 a day). This can be caused by hormonal stress as well as medications you may be taking at the moment. If you are, be sure to check with your family doctor.

While the telogen effluvium is considered to be a type of hair loss that doesn't scar, it can also have a more serious effect for those with a chronic problem. If you know you have this version of stress hair loss and don't see your hair growing again within nine months, then you should figure out if you have the chronic issue. The good news is reducing the stress levels can possibly reduce the issue.

Alopecia Areata
If you have alopecia areata stress hair loss then your white blood cells are causing the problem. Basically, you'll find that after they've hit the scalp area with force, your hair will begin to fall out within a few short weeks. It is possible for it to grow back over time, but the chances are not as good as if you have the telogen effluvium version. Unfortunately, this can also effect other parts of the body.

When you do begin to notice your hair falling out on the scalp, be sure and check your body hair. You will find that it falls out in patches, which could include areas around the chest, back, private areas, and legs. Most likely, if this occurs, reducing stress levels will not combat alopecia areata. So be sure to get it diagnosed so your doctor can prescribe treatment if necessary.

Possible Treatments?
There are various treatments that are out there for stress hair loss, but it all starts with you. Running through life at 90mph is definitely not the answer and if you need to slow down then figure out ways to do so. In the end, you will possibly find that the stress hair loss slows and then you can work towards getting back what is rightfully yours.