Thyroid Related Hair Loss: 4 Things You Should Check
Thyroid disease related hair loss is a fairly common response in the body when hormone levels are not in balance. Frequently, it is the first symptom people notice and commonly leads them to see a doctor for an evaluation. Luckily blood tests can determine if thyroid disease might be the cause of the hair loss, however controlling and regrowing your hair might not be so straight forward.
Hypothyroidism can cause hair to become dry, brittle and coarse. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can both cause temporary hair loss due to hormonal stress. Altered levels of thyroid hormones affect the body’s use of energy. To preserve energy, more hair enters the telogen (shedding) phase of the hair cycle leading to increased hair loss. In theory, as hormones are stabilized with medication or treatments, hair should return to a normal balance but it can take some time for the hair to regrow.
1. If taking thyroid medication for hypothyroidism- Treatment with levothyroxine (Synthyroid) alone can cause excess or prolonged hair loss, which is a less known side effect of that medication. Even if you have been taking a thyroid medication for a while, your TSH levels might not be right for you.
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