Health How Stress Affects Hair Growth: Causes and Recovery Tips by Dr Natalie Singh - Health Editor June 18, 2026 by Dr Natalie Singh - Health Editor June 18, 2026 Stress Can Trigger Hair Loss Through Cortisol-Driven Shedding, Experts Say Stress-related hair loss, often linked to elevated cortisol levels, affects up to 20% of adults, according to a 2023 study … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail