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Hair loss for both men and women is more common that you can imagine. The loss of hair not only damages our vanity, but it can erode our self-esteem and undercut our confidence. When that happens, we immediately search for causes. One frequent cause of hair loss is stress.

We are surrounded and inundated with stress every day. It is impossible to avoid it. However some situations and conditions can be extremely stressful. And it is this type of extreme stress that often causes hair loss. Examples of extreme stress can be emotional, such as a death in the family, a divorce, or the breakup of a relationship. Extreme stress can be physical; in particular, conditions such as childbirth, major surgery, and major injury can cause the body take severe measures in order to preserve life. Environmental stresses such as natural disasters can also trigger the extreme stress response.

The body is uniquely designed to preserve life. When we experience a severe shock or stress, our body reacts with immediate precision to preserve the vital organs. The first thing it does is to pull energy and nutrients from everything that is not life supporting. Hair, although vital to our identity, is not vital to our survival. The body diverts energy and nutrients from the hair and follicles to support and sustain the heart, lungs, brain, etc.

The normal life cycle for hair follows this pattern: birth (hair emerges from the root), growth, rest, and death and shedding. When a hair is at rest, a new hair is already developing in the follicle. As the new hair pushes up and out, the rested or dead hair is shed. In normal circumstances, our hair is not all in the same stage at the same time.

As our body reacts to extreme stress, we can lose up to 70 percent of our hair. Usually, we begin to notice the hair loss two to three months after the stressful incident, accident, or injury.

Good news---stress-related hair loss is temporary. Usually regrowth is complete in six to eight months. While usually no treatment is necessary, it is important to maintain a balanced diet, a regular routine of exercise, and to get plenty of rest.

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