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Will The Stress Cause Thinning Of Hair In Some Areas And Hair Loss?

I have a question about hair thinning. I'm 27 yo and from what my family says, there is no genetic factor of hair loss or thinning in any of the men in my family, at least not until they were in their 50s. I've been experiencing high stress levels since Sep 2013 and am currently taking Pristiq and a hair loss helping agent my hair stylist recommended. Is it possible that the stress I experienced in Sep can still impact the lack of my hair growth overall and the thinning in some areas? Thanks.
Fri, 2 Jun 2017
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Hello and welcome to HCM
Hope you are well now.
Capsules and hair oil can be started to reduce hair fall and help new hair growth. But the cause of your hair fall must be treated first.
Pristiq itself has been known to cause a bit of hair loss and thinning though not severely and not in all patients.
Hair growth itself follows a cycle over 3-4 months to grow, so factors over time could be impacting the over all growth.
You can consult with your regular doctor regarding a hair growth supplement like follihair capsules with Biotin and other vitamins.
Continue a hair growth serum and good shampoo like Anaphase.
Start with this treatment.
Be sure to re check with a doctor regarding the improvement in few weeks, to advise regarding further treatment.
Eat a nutritious diet and get rest as your hair needs it too. avoid stress. Any other illnesses,medication, low iron, thyroid disorders etc can also cause hair fall so check if necessary. Avoid pollution, excessive styling products, combing harshly, gels,etc.
Hope this helps you.
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Will The Stress Cause Thinning Of Hair In Some Areas And Hair Loss?

Hello and welcome to HCM Hope you are well now. Capsules and hair oil can be started to reduce hair fall and help new hair growth. But the cause of your hair fall must be treated first. Pristiq itself has been known to cause a bit of hair loss and thinning though not severely and not in all patients. Hair growth itself follows a cycle over 3-4 months to grow, so factors over time could be impacting the over all growth. You can consult with your regular doctor regarding a hair growth supplement like follihair capsules with Biotin and other vitamins. Continue a hair growth serum and good shampoo like Anaphase. Start with this treatment. Be sure to re check with a doctor regarding the improvement in few weeks, to advise regarding further treatment. Eat a nutritious diet and get rest as your hair needs it too. avoid stress. Any other illnesses,medication, low iron, thyroid disorders etc can also cause hair fall so check if necessary. Avoid pollution, excessive styling products, combing harshly, gels,etc. Hope this helps you.