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Telogen effluvium

Temporary shedding triggered by stress, illness, surgery, childbirth or diet changes.

Young woman examining shed hair strands at home while taking isotretinoin (Accutane) for acne

Hair Loss Causes

Accutane hair loss: what isotretinoin users should know

Hair changes during acne treatment deserve attention, but older research leaves important questions about frequency, recovery and whether shedding can be prevented.

7 October 2026 · 5 min read

Stressed woman with early grey hair working late at her kitchen table

Research and Studies

Does stress cause grey hair? What the research shows

Research links stress with changes in hair pigment, but questions remain about who is affected and whether lost colour can return.

7 October 2026 · 5 min read

Accutane hair loss: what isotretinoin users should know

Does stress cause grey hair? What the research shows

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