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Can Low Thyroid Levels And Gynecomastia Cause Scanty Facial Hair?

Before I ask for any help or advice, let me tell you a bit about my self. I am currently 20 years old, I have low thyroid and also have gynecomastia (man boobs). I was diagnosed with low thyroid back in grade 8 (aprox 7 years ago and have been under treatment since), the gynecomastia started around the same time. Now what I believe is that since I have low thyroid(which is the gland that controls your hormones) and gynecomastia(which is caused by higher levels of estrogen build up) that these 2 problems are the main cause for me having little to non facial hair. I ve been looking at the male figures from both my moms and dads side of the family and what I noticed is that all of them have hairy faces, even cousins of mine who are younger than me have developed more facial hair. I come from an Indian background and i don t mean to be stereotypical , but we Indians are hairy people. It just doesn t make sense to me that i m the only male in the family with literally no facial hair and it bothers me making me feel that there is something wrong with me(health wise). I ve just recently did a blood test to make sure my hormones are alright, the results will be back in a couple weeks. As for my ways of solving this problem, i ve been taking: - fish oil pill - flaxseed oil pill - B12 Vitamin - Multivitamin - biotin capsule - DHT/Testosterone booster powder - Kirkland 5% minoxidil (applied on face) I ve been taking these everyday. So pretty much what i want to know from you guys is, are these supplements necessary? do you consider the low thyroid and gynecomastia to be a big factor for my little to non facial hair? Could i have more of estrogen than testosterone? What other possible advice or help can you recommend?
Fri, 23 Sep 2016
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Hi there,

Apparently it seems that you have testosterone deficiency, which could be the cause for both decreased facial and body hair as well as gynecomastia.

In a very simplistic way, it can be ascribed to either a defect at the hypothalamic-pituitary region or at the level of testes.

To ascertain the cause, you should get yourself properly evaluated with proper clinical history, physical exam and relevant investigations.

Regarding the supplements you are taking, I don't think they are going to help the root cause, if it is testosterone deficiency.

So you should see an Endocrinologist for proper evaluation.

Hope it helps....
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Can Low Thyroid Levels And Gynecomastia Cause Scanty Facial Hair?

Hi there, Apparently it seems that you have testosterone deficiency, which could be the cause for both decreased facial and body hair as well as gynecomastia. In a very simplistic way, it can be ascribed to either a defect at the hypothalamic-pituitary region or at the level of testes. To ascertain the cause, you should get yourself properly evaluated with proper clinical history, physical exam and relevant investigations. Regarding the supplements you are taking, I don t think they are going to help the root cause, if it is testosterone deficiency. So you should see an Endocrinologist for proper evaluation. Hope it helps....