It has been established that hair loss can in fact be caused by stress. Before going any further it is important to emphasise that the category of stress which will be referred to in this article is not the type that the majority of people go through in their everyday lives. The category or type of stress responsible for hair loss is some form of emotional shock or a disaster resulting from a serious physical accident.

When the hair loss occurs due to these circumstances it is referred to as ‘ telogen effluvium ‘ (is characterized by sudden, diffuse hair loss caused by an interruption in the normal hair growth cycle). What actually occurs is the actively growing hair follicles are quickly shifted to what is known as the ‘regression phase’. Shortly after this occurs the follicles go into the ‘resting phase’. Once the hair follicle arrives at this resting place it will fall out fairly easily. It

One of the questions often asked is how much time normally elapses between a stressful event occurring and the hair actually beginning to fall out. This can be a period of a few weeks to even a few months after the event. Unfortunately once this begins the hair loss can continue at quite a fast rate.

Because it can be a reasonably long time before the hair loss starts the person may be totally unaware that it is in any way related to a past traumatic experience. The first thoughts are that the hair loss is being caused by some new ailment or something of the sort never for a moment thinking it is associated with a side effect of the previous traumatic experience.

Some examples of the type of severe stress which may cause hair loss follow:

The sudden death of a loved one

Going through a divorce procedure

Taking care of a friend or relative who is suffering from a terminal illness

Major surgery

Heart attack or stroke

Physical injury caused by a vehicle accident

As stated earlier normal everyday stress situations which are experienced at work, financial dealings, personal relationships and the like are not causes for hair loss.

In modern society there is no doubt that having a full head of hair is considered important as it is normally one of the first things people notice when they first look at you and this in turn becomes part of your individuality.

Generally speaking as people get older they not only want to feel good but also to look good. Keeping your appearance as youthful as possible is something that the majority of people naturally want. When hair loss occurs it becomes an understandable priority to find a solution as quickly as possible.

Just by reading this article the chances are fairly high that you are seeking some advice regarding the best way to overcome and solve your hair loss problems. Quite a lot of people begin to wonder just what type of person actually seeks some way to fix their balding problem. The sort of questions that come to mind are “is it vanity?”, “is it security”, “is there really anything wrong with being embarrassed about going bald”.

The answer to any of those questions is definitely “no”. There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to look your best as it is absolutely part of a normal human attitude. There would be very few people who would disagree with the statement when you look your best you generally feel your best. It will certainly give you more confidence which will in turn lead to more successes in your life.

Everywhere you look in society today, in magazines, and on TV for example ,it is very easy to see that there is a portrayal that says every one should fit into some “perfect mould”. This is particularly evident when it comes to appearance, including hairstyles. You do not often see any one representing a product who is not appropriately groomed and this once again includes the hair style.

There is another side to all this , however , in that many people do not allow these perfect images or moulds to influence the way they feel about losing their hair. You may or may not be one of those who fits into this category but it is important to know that it is perfectly acceptable to embrace your hair loss and consequent baldness. Let’s just say “let nature take it’s course”.

If you are able to adjust your attitude and try to feel comfortable in terms of hair loss you will have one big advantage and that is you will never waste any time becoming preoccupied regarding this issue.