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March 2023 in “PubMed” This article discusses the association between COVID-19 infection and hair loss and reports no new clinical findings on the link or underlying mechanisms involved.
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June 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with increased diagnoses of acne and telogen effluvium, particularly among patients with COVID-19, at a New York City hospital system.
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January 2022 in “Neurotoxicity Research” This study found that botulinum toxin type A injections in stressed mice appeared to normalize hair follicle regeneration cycles and reduced stress-related hair loss indicators.
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May 2021 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers found that stress likely triggers symmetrical alopecia in Formosan macaques in Mt. Longevity, Taiwan, with higher stress hormone levels associated with the condition.
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September 2021 This study aimed to explore the demographic factors linked to stress-induced hair loss among medical students, although it reports no new results on this relationship.
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January 2013 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” This study found that taurine may have potential as an anti-alopecia agent, particularly against chemical stress-induced hair loss, and could be effective when used with other treatments like finasteride.
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November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews how the skin's peripheral stress response system mirrors the central HPA axis, facilitating local homeostasis under stress, but presents no new findings.
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January 2012 in “Jounal of The Korean Society of cosmetology” Tremella fuciformis Berk helps protect hair from stress-related damage.
This study found that some white or grey human hairs can naturally regain pigmentation, suggesting a potential temporary reversibility of hair greying associated with stress and molecular changes.
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March 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” In this study, no significant differences in cellular stress response or growth capabilities were found between FUE and FUT hair restoration techniques.
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August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that human dermal Vδ1+ γδ T-cells may contribute to alopecia areata pathogenesis by targeting stressed scalp hair follicles and inducing immune privilege collapse.
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March 2016 in “Health Communication” Health experts should not ignore their own health issues and seeking treatment is important for their well-being and work.
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September 2015 in “Pathology - Research and Practice” Stress during pregnancy can thin fetal skin.
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January 2015 in “Zdravstvena zastita” This study highlights that workplace stress significantly contributes to various health issues, impacting worker performance and increasing absenteeism.
June 2026 in “PARIPEX-INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” This study in Mangaluru found that the majority of first-year BSc nursing students had average knowledge about hair fall due to stress, with no significant association between knowledge levels and baseline variables.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study examined perceptions of stress as a cause of alopecia areata among individuals in a French online cohort, finding that over half of patients considered stress a contributing factor. Additionally, patients with less understanding of their condition experienced higher levels of perceived stigma.
May 2026 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This study found that 54% of alopecia areata patients attributed their condition to stress, which was linked to higher perceived personal control and significant emotional impacts.
May 2026 in “Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology” This study among medical students at Kathmandu Medical College reported that hair loss was not commonly observed, and there was no significant association between stress and hair fall. However, male students had higher odds of experiencing hair loss compared to females.
February 2026 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” This study highlights the link between stress-induced hair loss and stress levels among university students, emphasizing the need to address stress to support their wellbeing and academic achievement.
January 2026 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” In this study, patients with lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia reported a substantial impairment in quality of life and experienced high levels of stress, often considering stress a cause of their condition.
August 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study highlights that stress and coping styles significantly influence the symptom severity of Indian women with PCOS, emphasizing a need for culturally appropriate interventions to improve quality of life.
April 2024 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” Hair fall is not significantly linked to stress but is often caused by poor diet, low protein, and tight hairstyles.
This study found a high prevalence of stress-related hair loss in Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia, particularly among females and individuals aged 31-40, with significant associations between hair loss and stress, psychosocial challenges, and sociodemographic factors.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that patients with COVID-19 induced telogen effluvium experienced significantly greater cognitive deficits, which were strongly associated with increased symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress.
COVID-19 patients with hair loss experienced more cognitive issues and these issues were linked to higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress.
June 2021 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” This study found no association between the type of baldness, stress levels, and smoking status among male residents of Lahore.
March 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that stress is likely the main cause of symmetrical alopecia in Formosan macaques, with higher stress hormone levels observed in affected individuals.
January 2018 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” This study observed that stress, as indicated by hair cortisol concentrations, may trigger onset of hair loss in alopecia areata, although the findings were not statistically significant.
January 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” 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.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This paper proposes an integrated model suggesting that psychological stress, sleep disturbances, nutrition, lifestyle, and various biological factors collectively influence hair health, including hair loss and premature greying.