Uxshely Carcamo and Sandra Silva Casabianca MSc

You may lower cortisol levels naturally by managing stress. Enough sleep, a nutrient-dense diet, and relaxation techniques may help. Medications are indicated in some cases.

Your thyroid gland plays a role in hair growth. When it does not work as it should, you may experience overall symptoms, including progressive and persistent hair loss. Treatment may reverse some of it.

Sleep disturbances, like sleeping too much or not enough, are common symptoms of depression, known as major depressive disorder. If you do not have depression but live with sleep challenges, you may be more likely to develop this mood disorder.