Have you ever noticed more hair in your brush after a particularly stressful week?

It's not just your imagination; stress can indeed play a significant role in hair loss.

High levels of stress can lead to several types of hair loss, including telogen effluvium, trichotillomania, and alopecia areata, each involving different mechanisms that disrupt normal hair growth.

In this article, we'll explore how stress contributes to hair loss, the specific conditions it can trigger, and what you can do to manage and potentially reverse its effects.