Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hair Fall and Its Relation with Stress in Healthy Female Subjects: A Survey-Based Study

    April 2024 in “ Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists ”
    Fatima Ghaffar, Lubna Naz, Rakhshinda Khurram, Ambreen Ramzan, Hiba Arif
    TLDR Hair fall is not significantly linked to stress but is often caused by poor diet, low protein, and tight hairstyles.
    The study surveyed 1,015 young females aged 15-25 in Karachi, Pakistan, to assess the prevalence of hair loss and its relation to stress. Using the DASS scale for stress and the Ludwig scale for hair loss, it found that only 3.7% of participants experienced significant hair loss, indicating a low prevalence. The study concluded that there is no significant relationship between hair fall and stress duration. However, improper diet, lack of protein intake, and tight hairstyles were identified as common risk factors for hair fall.
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