The condition of hair might be severely impacted by stress. Hair loss is frequently associated with increased cortisol levels as a result of persistent stress. But it's crucial to think about alopecia as another potential cause of thinning hair or hair loss before blaming stress alone.

An autoimmune illness called alopecia causes hair loss in particular regions of the scalp or body. It can be either transient or lasting, depending on the kind.

“Stress or aging is usually believed to be the reason for hair loss, but dermatologists report it can be an indication of alopecia, an autoimmune disease, which causes hair loss,” Dr. Harkanwal Sekhon, a consulting dermatologist at Kaya Limited, said in an interview with an lifestyle Magazine.

The several forms of alopecia are:

• Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder. With this condition, the body's immune system targets its own hair follicles, resulting in rapid, circular areas of hair loss. The scalp, beard, eyebrows, and perhaps even the eyelashes can be affected by this kind of alopecia.

• Androgenetic alopecia is more common. It is often connected to hormones. It results in thinning hairlines and bald patches in males. It often results in hair loss on the top of the head in women.

• Telogen effluvium is a disease most frequently brought on by intense dieting, surgery, illness, or psychological or physical stress. It usually only lasts for a short period of time and causes abrupt hair loss throughout the body.

Alopecia risk factors:

Dr. Harkanwal Sekhon stated, "Rising stress levels, dietary neglect, and lifestyle changes are contributing to the increase in alopecia among young adults in urban India."

Does alopecia affect men and women equally?

"Alopecia causes hair loss in both men and women in India, though more so in men, particularly because of androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness), which tends to begin in their 20s or 30s," Dr. Harkanwal Sekhon explained. Similar to men, women experience hair thinning, albeit less noticeably, after the age of 35. Nonetheless, diseases like alopecia areata are known to strike both men and women, as well as people of all ages, including children and adolescents.

What is the treatment for alopecia?

• A dermatologist should be consulted if hair loss lasts for more than a few weeks or gets worse. The cause of the illness may be determined by a blood test or a scalp examination.
• But depending on the kind of alopecia, the therapy changes. Creams, oral medicine, injections, or hair treatments may be recommended.
• Since the majority of over-the-counter medications have the potential to worsen the problem, self-medicating is best avoided.

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