L‘anxietyan increasingly widespread problem in society, can manifest itself in a great variety of forms, even on the hair: from a scientific point of view And It is interesting to observe the effects of how anxiety, if not treated in time, can also have repercussions on the hair health.
The effects of anxiety on hair: hair loss and fragility
«Anxiety can impact hair health in several ways. In first of all compromising the correct functioning of the follicular unit and, if chronic, determining a basic situation of hormonal imbalance which can interfere with the life cycle of the hair, slowing down or preventing its correct growth» begins to explain Doctor Carlos Portinha, Chief Clinical Officer of Insparya Hair Clinic Milan, specialized in hair health.
«Anxiety it can in fact facilitate hair loss facilitating the phase telogen effluvium, that is, of stasis from growth. Furthermore, anxiety-related disorders also include trichotillomania That it causes the urge to continually pull and stress the hair».
How to restore hair health
As reduce the effects of anxiety on your hair? «Certainly starting a therapy process can help identify the causes of anxiety and emotional disorders in general. Not only that, too practice physical activity such as yoga and running it can help clear the mind and take away stress.”
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«Nutrition is also important. Eat in a healthy and balanced way and pay attention to every bite facilitates better digestion: not surprisingly, one of the frequent symptoms of stress is gastrointestinal discomfort. It is also advisable avoid alcohol and stimulants such as caffeine.”
Biotin supplements
«All this can contribute to improving the anxious state over time, but it is good to remember that it is a process, therefore, in parallel with stress management, it is important take care of damaged hair» continues Dr. Portinha.
As? «First of all, following a correct one cleansing with anti-hair loss products that promote the business follicular cell and regenerate the epidermis. Then, treating yourself to ad hoc treatments such as mesotherapy MesoHair+, which consists in the intradermal administration, through small injections, of a preparation that biologically activates the cells of the follicular unit. It promotes the rejuvenation of the scalp and the consequent regrowth of hair.”
“In the end, biotin supplements are very useful or other elements such as iron or zinc. The secret is to “attack” the effects of anxiety on all possible fronts, acting primarily on the cause, but also mitigating its effects on the Health» concludes the expert.
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