QUESTION

Can stress cause hair shedding?

Yes. The American Academy of Dermatology describes stressors as a possible trigger for excessive shedding. A dermatologist can help distinguish shedding from other forms of hair loss.

Topic: Hair Thinning

DIRECT ANSWER

Yes. The American Academy of Dermatology describes stressors as a possible trigger for excessive shedding. A dermatologist can help distinguish shedding from other forms of hair loss.

What to know

Put the change in context — Make a timeline of illness, major life events and when you first noticed extra shedding. Timing can be useful information for your appointment.

Avoid diagnosing by a photo — Similar-looking changes may have different explanations. Persistent or concerning changes deserve individual assessment.

EVIDENCE CHAIN

Claims stay connected to their evidence.

CLINICAL GUIDANCE

Hair shedding and hair loss are different; stressors can be associated with increased shedding.

Population / context: General patient education

This guidance does not diagnose the cause of an individual's hair changes.

GUIDANCE

Do you have hair loss or hair shedding?

Folivis uses this source in relation to the following reviewed statement(s):

Hair shedding and hair loss are different; stressors can be associated with increased shedding.

This guidance does not diagnose the cause of an individual's hair changes.

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IMPORTANT LIMITS

This guidance does not diagnose the cause of an individual's hair changes.

EXPLORE THE GRAPH

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