Hair Loss In Women Caused By Stress Says New Study

is affected primarily by genetics, but  high stress levels can also be an important factor according to a new report published in the medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Lifestyle Choices

Women who experienced increased stress, who smoked, who had children and who had a history of hypertension and cancer were at greater risk of increased hair thinning, reported ASPS Member Surgeon Dr. Bahman Guyuron. Guyuron went on to say that modifying these factors may reduce the risk for women concerned about hair loss.

The researchers studied identical twins in order to explore non genetic factors in hair loss. As expected, higher testosterone levels were associated with increased hair loss, explained by the fact that the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) causes female pattern hair loss. However, researchers discovered that lifestyle factors also played a key part.

Why Are You Stressing?

Circumstances related to higher stress levels such as divorce, having lots of children and symptoms of depression and anxiety such as prolonged sleep, were cited as examples of factors that the researchers linked to hair loss.

Following on from this, medical risk factors such as smoking, not using sun protection, high blood pressure and diabetes were  mentioned as other potential causes of hair loss. Dr Guyuron and his coauthors concluded that: "Many of the environmental factors discussed in this study...can be targeted by both patients and physicians as potential ways to augment hair loss prevention strategies."

If you are suffering from female pattern hair loss and would like to explore what hair loss treatments with proven results are on offer to you, The Belgravia Centre can develop a tailored treatment plan to suit your needs.

How To Treat Your Hair Loss

For women, the MHRA licensed drug minoxidil is the only product on the market that is medically and scientifically proven to stabilise  hair loss and stimulate renewed hair growth. Alongside this, our Hair Vitalics daily supplement provides vitamins and minerals to maintain hair to its full potential. There are a number of other treatment methods that your dedicated hair loss specialist can discuss with you at your consultation.

Whilst reducing stress levels is always in theory a good idea, we understand that for many women stress is a fact of modern life, and escaping it is not always an option. Message The Belgravia Centre today or call 0800 077 6666 to discover how to halt hair loss and rediscover the joys of healthy hair.