Hair loss isn’t really a condition itself, but rather a symptom of a condition. Stress and anxiety can manifest in so many different ways. Stress can cause many conditions that lead to hair loss. These include Alopecia Areata – the sudden loss of large clumps of hair in areas around your scalp; Telogen Effluvium – a condition where more hairs than normal prepare to fall out; and Trichotillomania – a habitual condition caused by emotional stress and anxiety, where the person pulls out hairs without realizing it. Temporary hair loss can also be the result of physical stress caused by abrupt weight loss, high fever, nutritional deficiencies, surgery, and illnesses such as thyroid disease and anemia. Other common causes of temporary hair loss are related to fluctuations in hormones caused by pregnancy, menopause, and use of oral contraceptives. See your doctor if you notice any significant hair loss.

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