Can Excess Cortisol and Hypothyroid Cause Texture Changes in My Hair? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I was recently diagnosed with excess cortisol (adrenal fatigue) and hypo-thyroidism due to the production of excess cortisol in my body. Can this combo of excess cortisol and hypothyroidism cause color and texture changes to my hair, reduce facial growth and thin/miniaturize my whole scalp hair in a uniformed global fashion?

Adrenal fatigue syndrome is a condition with diverse manifestation. In this condition, hair tends to get thin, wispy and dry. You may also experience some hair loss. In low thyroid function, hair tends to get more coarse and sparse and may become wavy or the hair color may change. You can find a nice table of information here.

For more information, you should see an endocrinologist.