Dr Cristian Carrasco explains in ABC how insomnia affects hair health
At Clínica Egos, we’re pleased to announce that Dr Cristian Carrasco, plastic and reconstructive surgeon on our team, has been interviewed by ABC for an article analysing the link between sleep deprivation and hair loss. His input provides clarity and expertise on a topic that raises many questions.
In the interview, Dr Carrasco clarifies that there isn’t a direct cause-and-effect link between lack of sleep and hair loss:
“There’s no direct relationship in the sense of ‘if you don’t sleep, your hair falls out’. However, there is an important connection: when we sleep poorly, the body increases its production of cortisol, the stress hormone.”
The doctor explains that this sustained increase in cortisol can affect hair health in the same way as other forms of physical or emotional stress.
He states: “Insomnia or poor-quality sleep raises cortisol levels and increases tension in the body. This ongoing stress alters the hair growth cycles and can weaken it.”
Dr Carrasco’s message is clear: it’s not the lack of sleep itself that damages hair, but the physiological impact of not resting well. Good sleep is essential not just for general health, but also for maintaining strong, healthy hair.
At Clínica Egos, we believe in the importance of clear information, and we thank Dr Carrasco for sharing useful insights to help people care for their health and hair.
