Most people understand that stress can affect their body — tight shoulders, poor sleep, or changes in appetite — but few realize it can also impact the scalp.
We see this connection every day. When cortisol (the body’s main stress hormone) remains elevated for too long, it can disrupt the normal function of the scalp and hair follicles.
Cortisol is essential in short bursts — it helps your body respond to immediate challenges. But when life stress becomes chronic, so does cortisol. That imbalance changes how your body distributes energy and nutrients, leading to scalp irritation, shedding, and weaker regrowth over time.
Let’s explore exactly how this happens — and how a trichological scalp analysis can help restore balance and healthier hair.
When most people think about hair loss, alcohol doesn’t usually make the list of causes. But while alcohol itself doesn’t directly cause hair loss, the effects it has on your body — from disrupting sleep to depleting nutrients — can absolutely affect the health of your scalp and hair. Let’s explore what’s really happening beneath the surface.
