The holidays are over, fall is approaching and morale is at half mast. The least we can say is that September is generally emotional, anxiety and stress. But that's not all.

For many of us, back to school also involves a hair change. The hair looks finer, it is brittle and it falls much more than usual. On the pillow, the floor or our clothes: we find it everywhere.

 

Back to school stress: How to explain hair loss?

Like a traumatic event, a shock or great fatigue, back to school is one of those periods that can induce stress and cause some people difficult to bear in some people, including hair loss .

This phenomenon is actually quite simple to decipher: under the effect of stress, whether physical or mental, The body releases hormones (adrenaline, androgens, cortisol, etc.) and free radicals To arm yourself and defend yourself. But The hair follicles are hardly resisting this disruption.

When the hair falls following a stressful period or experience, we speak of a "Telogen effluvium", That is to say of a Disturbance of the natural life cycle of the hair.

The hair life cycle has three phases:

 

• There growth (Anagène phase), which lasts between two and five years and during which the hair grows from 10 to 15 cm each year.
• THE rest (Catagen phase), which lasts two to three weeks and which consists of gradually stopping hair growth.
• There fall (Telogen phase), which extends over about three months. The hair falls when a new hair follicle is ready to replace it.

 

Under the effect of stress, this hair cycle of the hair can be disturbed. The hair then goes much faster to the rest or fall phase. They are weakened and fall. The hair is sparse and certain areas of the skull can be more affected than others.

Normally, we naturally lose between 50 and 100 hair per day. In case of telogen effluvium, we can lose up to 300.

 

 

Hair loss due to stress: What to do?

It does not exist No real solution To solve the problem of hair loss linked to stress. Apart from, of course, decrease this stress! Then these are be patient So that the damaged hair is gradually recovered by starting new cycles.

The good news is that a period of stress as such and the hair loss that goes with it will have Usually no long -term repercussions. Generally, the telogen effluvium does not cause permanent baldness or hair loss.

But it is only worth if it is a fairly unique and non -dramatic situation. If Stress periods are frequent, the hormonal system will be more and more disturbed Over time and the consequences can be considerable: the hair will be so weakened that they will no longer be able to push.

Little by little, this state of tension will also Promote shortness to nutrients, minerals and vitamins, however necessary for hair growth. Keratin, in particular, a natural protein and essential to hair, will be greatly damaged for each stress period. Not only will the hair be weakened, but it will also be devoid of all the contributions they need to be fed from the inside and strengthen.

Stress management is therefore essential For people affected by this phenomenon.

You remark Hair loss Several months after a period of stress? It's possible ! Hair loss caused by hormonal change, stress period or great fatigue may occur three to six months later.

 

 

Our advice if you lose your hair because of stress

 

• Do your best for mitigate or delete Your daily stress. It is by attacking the source of the problem that you can solve it as best as possible.

If the situation is only temporary, set up beneficial actions for your physical and mental well-being: meditate, practice regular physical activity, eat healthy and make sure you sleep enough. Take care of yourself by also giving you quality moments: a massage, a ride in the great outdoors, a hot bath, an evening with a loved one ... All that helps you relax is good to take!

If the stress situation persists, think about the changes that can make to improve your long -term lifestyle. Do not hesitate to surround yourself with competent people to help you identify and implement these changes (therapists, psychologists, coaches, etc.).

 

• Put into perspective And focus on the positive! Remember the return from previous years that finally went well, think of your future holidays and try to consider only one day at a time, because it is often the prospect of a mountain to climb that generates stress. Taken separately, the days will surely be less stressful.

Also rejoice on the positive sides of the start of the school year: new projects, the reunion with colleagues or relatives, the resumption of certain activities that you like, etc.

 

• Take care of your hair! Massage your hair scalp day for a few minutes to activate microcirculation and relieve your roots. Gently perform small rotations all over your head with your fingertips.

 

Nourish your hair from the inside thanks to a healthy and varied diet. The health of the hair is based on the absorption in the food of certain nutrients which help to build the hair fiber (zinc, vitamin C, vitamins of group B, etc.). If you lose your hair unusually, it is because they are already weakened and you probably have food deficiencies.

In addition to a perfectly varied and balanced diet that will bring you your daily intakes, it will therefore also be to fill these deficiencies. Opt for a Supplementation in vitamins, minerals and trace elements in good quantities and quality.

THE Krynéo Intense Repair Cures have been made to meet the needs men And women In case of hair loss. In addition to vitamins and minerals essential to hair, Krynéo cures are also aimed at all factors that influence your hair health: stress, sleep, hormones, etc.

• Consult a doctor or a dermatologist If the hair loss is excessive or if you notice highly supplied hair areas. A good diagnosis will allow you better recovery.

Happy school year to all!