Emotional masking in customer-facing roles depletes the adrenal glands over time, disrupting hormonal balance and triggering diffuse hair thinning in Malaysian women working in retail, hospitality, and service industries.
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Neuro-Relaxation23 April 2026
Retail Burnout and Hair Loss: The Adrenal Fatigue Nobody Talks About
Emotional masking in customer-facing roles depletes the adrenal glands over time, disrupting hormonal balance and triggering diffuse hair thinning in Malaysian women.
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