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GlossaryStress Hormones

chemicals released by the body in response to stress

Stress hormones are chemicals released by the body in response to stress, with cortisol and adrenaline being the most well-known examples. These hormones prepare the body to handle stressful situations by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy supplies. Chronic elevation of stress hormones can negatively impact various bodily functions, including immune response and hair growth, potentially leading to conditions like alopecia.

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research Hair stress hormones in individuals with a recent suicide attempt experiencing a depressive episode

December 2025 in “Neurobiology of Stress”

People who recently attempted suicide during depression showed signs of adrenal fatigue, but had higher DHEA levels around the attempt time.

New Effects of Caffeine on Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH)-Induced Stress Along the Intrafollicular Classical Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis (CRH-R1/2, IP3-R, ACTH, MC-R2) and the Neurogenic Non-HPA Axis (Substance P, p75NTR and TrkA) in Ex Vivo Human Male Androgenetic Scalp Hair Follicles

research New effects of caffeine on corticotropin‐releasing hormone (CRH)‐induced stress along the intrafollicular classical hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis (CRH‐R1/2, IP₃‐R, ACTH, MC‐R2) and the neurogenic non‐HPA axis (substance P, p75^NTRand TrkA) inex vivohuman male androgenetic scalp hair follicles

12 citations , April 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Caffeine may help reduce stress-induced hair loss.

research P-421 ASSOCIATION BETWEEN STRESS-RELATED HORMONE LEVELS IN HAIR AND SUBJECTIVE MENTAL HEALTH IN JAPANESE WORKERS

July 2024 in “Occupational Medicine”

Higher cortisol levels are linked to poor coping, while higher DHEA levels are linked to job confidence.

research Hair follicle is a target of stress hormone and autoimmune reactions

61 citations , September 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

Stress hormones and autoimmune reactions can cause hair loss.

Stressfulness of Medically Indicated Abortion as Reflected by Hair Concentrations of Stress Hormones Cortisol and Testosterone: A Pilot Study

research Stressfulness of Medically Indicated Abortion as Reflected by Hair Concentrations of Stress Hormones Cortisol and Testosterone: A Pilot Study

January 2025

Hair hormone levels can indicate stress after a medically indicated abortion.

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community A stress hormone has been found to signal through skin cells to repress the activation of hair-follicle stem cells in mice

in Research/Science 32 upvotes 5 years ago

Stress can lead to hair loss by affecting hair-follicle stem cells, and this loss is harder to recover from if one has male pattern baldness (MPB). Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to address hair loss, but stress-related hair loss differs from androgenic alopecia.

community Hormones and hair loss (23F)

5 upvotes 9 years ago

The user is experiencing severe hair loss, possibly due to telogen effluvium, after stress, poor nutrition, and hormonal changes. They are using Nizoral and supplements but are considering hormonal treatments like spironolactone despite previous side effects.

community Connection between caffeine and hair loss?

in Product 1 year ago

Caffeine might raise stress hormones, potentially worsening hair loss. Telogen effluvium is often misattributed to minor stressors rather than significant life events.

community Hair fallout starting again after 1.5 years on finasteride and 6 months on oral minoxidil

in General 99 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss is worsening despite using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and rosemary oil, possibly due to stress, hormone changes, and environmental factors. Improvement was noted with a soft water filter, but recent stress may have exacerbated the issue.

community Circadian rhythm disruption and its potential impact on hair growth cycles

in Technology 7 upvotes 3 months ago

Poor sleep quality may affect hair growth cycles by disrupting the body's natural clock and stress hormones. The focus should be on improving sleep to support overall health, including hair growth, rather than relying solely on treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.

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