Association Between Sleep Patterns, Circadian Rhythms, And Hair Loss In Young Adults

August 2025 in “ Chronobiology International ”

Qian Wu, Menghuan Li, Yuyun Xiong, Yumei Li, Yun‐Wen Zheng, Li‐Ping Liu

circadian rhythms hair loss sleep patterns sleep hygiene

TLDR Irregular sleep and disrupted body clocks can lead to more hair loss in young adults.

The study investigates the relationship between sleep patterns, circadian rhythms, and hair loss in young adults. It highlights that irregular sleep patterns and disrupted circadian rhythms are associated with increased hair loss. The research involved a sample size of 500 young adults, providing a robust data set for analysis. The findings suggest that maintaining regular sleep schedules and supporting healthy circadian rhythms could potentially mitigate hair loss in this demographic. The study emphasizes the importance of sleep hygiene as a non-invasive approach to managing hair health.

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