Stress, hormones and women’s hair loss: Hair Mantra
More younger women and girls are seeking answers to an issue once associated with later life – hair loss.
“I’m seeing young women, even in puberty, experiencing noticeable hair loss,” says Dr Padmaja Redekar, certified trichologist and owner of Hairmantra in Christchurch. “Increasingly, it’s appearing much earlier. Hair is a reflection of what’s happening inside the body… hormonal changes, stress, sleep patterns, and nutrition all play a role.”
School or peer pressure can start young, and the impact of stress may be shown with gradual hair loss, particularly for girls during puberty years. “Stress hormones can directly affect the scalp and hair cycle,” she explains. “When that stress becomes long-term, the effects can take months to show.”
At Hairmantra, the approach is holistic.
A first consultation with a skilled practitioner includes an in-depth conversation about lifestyle and diet, supported by blood tests and trichoscopic imaging to closely examine the scalp. From there, tailored treatments from medicated hair care to microneedling or low-level laser therapy are introduced.
“It’s important to understand the type of hair loss early,” says Padmaja. “The sooner we treat it, the better the outcome.”
With hair growing just half an inch a month, patience is part of the process. “Results will take time,” she says, “but they are lasting.” For more information, visit the website or call Padmaja on 0210 690 058.
