If you have ever looked down at your shower drain and felt a sudden wave of panic, you are in surprisingly good company – even Hollywood royalty isn’t immune to the unsettling phenomenon of stress-induced shedding. Also read | Blaming stress for hair loss?
Dermat says it can be…
Full head of thick, crazy hair. When the body experiences a sudden spike in stress or cortisol levels, it can prematurely force a large percentage of hair follicles into a resting phase and subsequent shedding, as per Clevelandclinic.org . Integrating daily device-free downtime, regular exercise, or yoga helps keep stress hormones in check.
Because it’s out of control, i got those genes… my whole life is about my hair.
“I’ve had two bouts of stress-induced hair loss, so I’m very lucky it came back,” she shared, adding, “That’s also thanks to my German grandmother. For everyday sufferers without a team of celebrity hairstylists, recovering from a bout of telogen effluvium requires a blend of patient scalp care, internal nourishment, and lifestyle modification. ⦿ Protect gut and hormonal health: proper hydration, probiotics (such as curd or kefir), and seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep help stabilise daily cortisol spikes that otherwise exacerbate shedding, per the doctor. ⦿ Active stress reduction: “Chronic stress can trigger telogen effluvium,” Dr Deshmukh warned.
