Brief Answer: hypothyroidism and hair loss Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern and following points are worth mentioning prior to Dietary Regime and Life style management. 1. Since thyroid gland is related with metabolism and thus in hypothyroidism, metabolism is slower in scalp follicles which leads to a decrease in hair strength and so in quality and ultimately ends in thinning and hair fall from its root or follicle. 2. since low thyroid also cause decrease in hemoglobin values, thus check with Blood Picture to confirm blood level since reduced hemoglobin is also one cause of hair fall. Also one has to rule out other hidden causes of hair fall like: 3. Dandruff and hair fall go hand in hand [Dandruff leads to irritation and inflammation in the scalp with resulting hair fall], please clarify? 4. Low humidity and any immunocompromised state can also lead to the above said problem? [do let me know about any contributing factor or disease] 5. Please revert back with above concerns for treatment aspect, in the meantime preventive aspect is given below i. The main cause of HYPOTHYROIDISM is iodine deficiency, thus take iodine rich diet: iodized salt, sea food, saindhav lavan [himalayan crystal salt], cod liver oil, plain yogurt, banana, strawberries. PS. . if you doesn't consume any of these, consider supplements, or buy foods enriched in iodine]. . also there is no alternate to Hormone in any -pathy thus continue with tyrox-100 under your doctor's supervision. Avoid : soyabean, cabbage, mustard oil, turnip, milk, too much exposure to sun. ii. As you are from India, [Pune], thus summer season is one of the culprits; make sure you take adequate protection for the same. iii. Avoid high extremes of temperature. iv. After bath make sure you avoid vigorous toweling of hair, let them dry naturally. v. Make less choice for synthetic hair oils, hair coloring, bleaching, styling and use of dry blowers. vi. Avoid excessive exposure to sun, heat, wind, dust, anger, stress, anxiety, vii. Avoid oily, fried, spicy, hot, fermented and stale food. viii. Vitamin C: is needed for proper functioning of immune system: amla is good option. ix. Soap nut (reetha) and shikakai along with Bhringraj and Neelini oil acts as natural conditioner and XXXXXXX you can use it safely. x. Vitamin B1 and B2, Omega-6 and Zinc, magnesium,should be a part of regular vitamin intake, also XXXXXXX cider vinegar, Olive Oil or Coconut Oil, raw aloe vera juice can be applied directly to scalp. xi. You can practice certain “PRANAYAM” which helps in stimulation of thyroid gland like- ‘Brahmari pranayam’; ‘sheetali/ seetkari pranayam’ PS. 1. Because hypothyroidism is due to low metabolism (digestive fire) thus drugs when given to you will work by increasing the Metabolism by acting as XXXXXXX pacahana,ushna,teekshna,sukshma,lekhana drugs and thus reducing the symptoms. 2. You need to Consult a Trichologist for your hair loss to rule out any other pathology, who will make sure that you are not affected with any fungal infection of the scalp [eczema/psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis ] hope I have given due consideration in taking up your case, any suggestions are welcome Dr. Munish Naimittika

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