March 2018 in “Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH) (Harvard University)” In this study, chronic stress signals were found to delay hair follicle stem cell activation and negatively impact their niche components in rodents.
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September 2004 in “PubMed” This review examines the psychological effects of chronic hair diseases, noting significant impacts on self-confidence and quality of life, particularly in women with androgenetic alopecia and patients undergoing chemotherapy.
January 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Self-collected hair samples can measure stress but may need adjustments for accuracy.
This review examines the psychological effects of chronic hair diseases and reports no new findings, highlighting the impact on self-confidence, coping skills, and associated psychiatric conditions.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study found that women with Female Pattern Hair Loss had lower serum BDNF levels, which correlated with higher stress and depression, suggesting BDNF as a potential marker for psychological impacts in these patients.