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research Type D Personality, Stress Levels, and Coping Strategies in Women with Androgenetic Alopecia and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

July 2024 in “Medical Science Monitor”

This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia and PCOS who have type D personality reported higher stress levels and used dysfunctional coping strategies more frequently.

research Gradually increased stress levels in the days leading to an acute myocardial infarction, detected by a new biomarker-based approach

October 2022 in “European heart journal”

In this study, stress levels measured through hair cortisol concentration gradually increased in the days before an acute myocardial infarction, peaking 15 days before the episode in male patients.

Studying the Levels of Copeptin and Cortisol as Stress Monitoring Biomarkers in Patients with Alopecia Areata in Babylon Governorate

research Studying the Levels of Copeptin and Cortisol as a Stress Monitoring Biomarkers in the Patients with Alopecia Areata in Babylon Governorate

April 2025 in “Medical Journal of Babylon”

This study found that male patients with alopecia areata had significantly higher levels of copeptin and cortisol compared to healthy controls, suggesting these biomarkers could play a role in the condition's pathophysiology and may serve as diagnostic indicators.

research Study the Levels of Adrenaline and Prolactin as a Stress Monitoring Biomarkers in the Patients with Alopecia Areata in Babylon Governorate

June 2025 in “Journal of Kufa for Chemical Sciences”

This study found that in males with alopecia areata, adult patients had significantly higher levels of adrenaline and prolactin compared to healthy controls, suggesting these hormones may play roles in the condition's development.

research The Growth Level of Hair Follicles and Hairs about Stress-induced Mice of Tremella fuciformis Berk

1 citations , January 2012 in “Jounal of The Korean Society of cosmetology”

Tremella fuciformis Berk helps protect hair from stress-related damage.

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community Progress photos, topical min/fin 1x daily, be consistent and look after your health and stress levels.

in Progress Pictures 278 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared progress photos of hair regrowth using a topical spray with 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, applied daily. They experienced significant shedding initially, but hair loss stopped and noticeable regrowth began around 16-18 months, with improved hair color and no side effects.

community Increasing DHT level after 5 months of Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 1 year ago

OP noticed an increase in DHT levels after 5 months of using finasteride and is unsure if the drug is effective or if other factors like stress or vitamins are influencing the results. Users suggest testing the medication for authenticity, consulting a doctor, and possibly trying a different brand or dosage.

community No luck with meds, Check your Cortisol.

in Treatment 33 upvotes 2 years ago

Cortisol from stress can cause hair loss. Controlling cortisol levels improved the effectiveness of finasteride for hair regrowth.

community Has anyone with high prolactin taken meds to lower it and seen hair regrowth?

5 upvotes 7 months ago

High prolactin levels may contribute to hair loss, and some users suggest supplements like mucuna pruriens, vitamin B6, vitamin E, L-Tyrosine, L-Theanine, DIM, and Zinc to lower prolactin. Lifestyle changes to increase dopamine, such as reducing screen time and stress, are also recommended.

community Fin advice please - losing ground!!

5 upvotes 8 months ago

The user experienced hair loss issues after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back, with stress and seborrheic dermatitis affecting hair quality. They plan to continue finasteride, treat seborrheic dermatitis, and monitor nutrient levels, considering low-dose oral minoxidil if safe.

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learn Azelaic Acid

acid used for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic properties

learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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learn Lavender

Is lavender effective for hormonal hair loss or just stress? Lavender may help with stress-related hair loss but has limited evidence for hormonal hair loss.

learn procapil

Could pairing Procapil with antioxidants be the power combo for stress-induced hair thinning? Procapil combined with antioxidants may effectively combat stress-induced hair thinning.

learn Vitamin B5

Is Vitamin B5 beneficial for people experiencing stress-related or nutritional hair loss? Vitamin B5 is not proven to help with stress-related or nutritional hair loss.

learn Vitamin B6

Is Vitamin B6 helpful for stress-related or hormonal hair loss? Vitamin B6 may support overall health but lacks strong evidence for preventing hair loss.

learn PP405

Got small bald patches they say are from stress? PP405 sprays could help bring them back to life. PP405 is an experimental topical gel from Pelage Pharmaceuticals that inhibits the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier; its registered Phase 2 trial (NCT06393452) tested it once daily in 78 adults with pattern hair loss, for safety and tolerability. It is not approved, not for sale, and has not been studied in alopecia areata or stress-related shedding.

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