Alopecia areata, which causes patchy hair loss, is often preceded by stress. Scientists are starting to figure out why ...

Amid photos of balding scalps and eager gossip about new remedies on a Reddit thread about hair loss, you’ll often find cries of distress. “I don’t feel at peace, ever. My nervous system is constantly ...

Stress can trigger hair loss by disrupting the natural growth cycle and causing follicles to enter a resting phase. Elevated ...

Stress can accelerate the depletion of pigment-producing cell progenitors, which is a natural aging process. But this may be reversible to a certain extent.

Stress is something that affects everyone at some point, but did you know it can also take a toll on your hair? For many, the connection between emotional or physical stress and hair loss can come as ...

Women report more hair loss than men at every age—is stress at play? Four generations of women—Gen Zs, Millennials, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers—all report more hair thinning and hair loss than their ...

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. From a global pandemic to signs of a looming economic recession, to most of us, stress likely feels inevitable. Layer on top of that a difficult job or ...

If hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and sleep disturbances aren’t bothersome enough, many women experience increased hair loss or shedding during these years, which can feel like adding insult ...

Four generations of women—Gen Zs, Millennials, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers—all report more hair thinning and hair loss than their male counterparts, according to a 2025 Hers study. This finding not only ...