Winning the Battle Against Cortisol

Cortisol, otherwise known as the “stress hormone” is a key factor in androgenic hair loss. Studies have demonstrated fluctuations in cortisol levels can cause surges that are detrimental to the function and cyclic regulation of the hair follicle. When cortisol levels rise rapidly the synthesis and acceleration of the degradation of important skin elements, namely hyaluronan and proteoglycans can occur at an alarming rate of 40%. Ironically, low levels of cortisol, commonly caused by a fatigued adrenal gland will also cause damage to your hair follicle. The delicate balance of cortisol within your body can be the key factor in finding your hair restoration.

There are many causes of rising cortisol levels:

#1 Stress – All too often we encounter stress throughout our normal daily lives. Some have higher levels than others; however, how your body responds to stress can be a key factor in the overall health of your hair. Androgenic hair loss has a direct correlation with fluctuations in cortisol and one of the greatest factors causing the variation is stress. Therefore, strategies to reduce stress are important for the regulation of cortisol.