Chronic Stress as a Trigger for Telogen Effluvium: A Psychophysiological Aspect in the Practice of a Trichologist

The study discusses how stress can lead to telogen effluvium, a form of hair loss, by triggering hormonal imbalances and affecting microcirculation and hair follicle homeostasis. It highlights both medicinal and non-medicinal interventions, such as relaxation techniques and gentle care rituals, as potential treatment strategies.

This study suggests that stress negatively affects hair growth by inducing inflammation and early hair cycle transitions in mice, which might inform strategies for managing stress-related hair loss in humans.

This integrative literature review revealed that chronic stress, characterized by elevated cortisol levels, negatively impacts hair follicle integrity and contributes to alopecia by promoting the premature transition from the growth phase to the resting phase of the hair cycle.

This review summarizes the physiological relationship between stress and hair loss, focusing on how stress impacts hair growth and the molecular mechanisms involved, but reports no new results.

This case study reports the first documentation of the intermittent nature of chronic telogen effluvium and suggests a link between emotional stress and hair shedding severity.