Early Treatment of Stress-Induced Hair Loss Can Prevent Universal Baldness
There are many factors that can lead to hair loss such as genetics, aging, hormonal changes, lifestyles, stress. Stress is definitely one of the main factors causing hair loss in both men and women in modern fast pace society. Stress coming from work, stress from relationships etc. all can cause hair loss. When you are starting to observe partial baldness or the hair start to look thin and less, you should take action to treat it early to prevent universal baldness before the aging factor take control.
There are 2 types of hair loss caused by stress. –
1. telogen effluvium – hair stops growing and lies dormant, then fall out 2 or 3 months later
2. alopecia areata – the immune system not working properly when white blood cell attack your own hair follicles
The early treatment strategy should include:
1. Stress reduction techniques such as exercise, various relaxation techniques. Yoga is very good for releasing the tension from the body. Other techniques could include social and emotional adjustments.
2. Use medications such as Minoxidil 2% or 5%
3. Not over-drink alcohol, over-eat extremely spicy food to disturb the normal functioning of immune system.
