What could cause a client to experience increased hair growth?

Increased hair growth can be influenced by various factors, and stress is one of them. When a person experiences high levels of stress, the body undergoes several physiological changes that can affect hormone levels. Stress can lead to an imbalance in hormones, particularly androgens, which can stimulate hair follicles and potentially cause an increase in hair growth. This condition is often referred to as hirsutism, where women, for example, may develop excessive hair in areas typically associated with male hair patterns due to elevated androgen levels.

While dietary changes, age, and genetic predisposition can also affect hair growth, they do so in different contexts. For instance, certain dietary changes may result in nutrient deficiencies or excesses that could impact hair health, but they do not necessarily lead to an increase in hair growth in the same direct manner as stress-induced hormonal changes. Age can bring about hormonal shifts that affect hair growth, often leading to thinning rather than increased growth, and genetic predisposition certainly plays a vital role in determining an individual's baseline hair growth pattern. However, it is the immediate effect of stress on hormone fluctuations that is a notable cause for increased hair growth.