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The stress of losing one's hair, or the stress that is the cause of hair loss, might be a cause of depressive symptoms men and women report in the above studies. Research will continue into all of these areas, because they are important to the mental well-being of those affected. In the meantime, look around.
Nervous habits, such as scalp rubbing or hair twisting or pulling may also be responsible for hair loss. These habits may be responses to psychological stress in some people and may be another cause of stress-related hair loss. Excessive hair-pulling is a form of impulse-control disorder medically referred to as trichotillomania. The hair loss from hormonal changes often disappears after a period of months to two years. As with other stress-related symptoms, learning and practicing effective stress-management techniques can help reduce the severity of the symptoms.