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How To Get Rid Of Hair Fall While Having Thyroid Disorder?
I have recently develped Thyroid and i am on thirox 100mcg from last one month. also from last two-3 months my hair fall has incread aggresively. its like 200+ hair fall in a day. also with dry and scaly scalp. Can you please guide me how to get rid of teh hair fall. I do not have any other sysmptoms of thyroid but last month my TSH was 100+ when i went on medicine.
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
Hello
I have gone through your question and understood your concern.
Hair loss can be a symptom of hypothyroidism.
Your TSH of last month was too high and this can explain your aggresively increased hair fall.
Anyway as endocrinologist,i can say that this symptom will ease and than disappear within several weeks of thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
I suggest to repeat the TSH level after 6 weeks from the moment when you started the thyroid treatement and than to consult your treating doctor because you may need dosis adjustment of Thyrox(according to the TSH result.)
If the hair fall persist after the TSH is normal,than my advice is to talk with a dermatologist because you may have dermatological conditions like seborrheic eczema or psoriasis that can be the culpit of your problem.
My suggestions for you:
-Drink plently of water
-Eat a healthy, balanced diet.
-Add foods high in vitamin C and iron to your diet.
-Brush and wash your hair gently.
-Avoid using chemicals and hair dyes
-Try to manage stress
Hope this is helpful.
If you have other questions,feel free and ask.I will be happy to help.
Take care
I have gone through your question and understood your concern.
Hair loss can be a symptom of hypothyroidism.
Your TSH of last month was too high and this can explain your aggresively increased hair fall.
Anyway as endocrinologist,i can say that this symptom will ease and than disappear within several weeks of thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
I suggest to repeat the TSH level after 6 weeks from the moment when you started the thyroid treatement and than to consult your treating doctor because you may need dosis adjustment of Thyrox(according to the TSH result.)
If the hair fall persist after the TSH is normal,than my advice is to talk with a dermatologist because you may have dermatological conditions like seborrheic eczema or psoriasis that can be the culpit of your problem.
My suggestions for you:
-Drink plently of water
-Eat a healthy, balanced diet.
-Add foods high in vitamin C and iron to your diet.
-Brush and wash your hair gently.
-Avoid using chemicals and hair dyes
-Try to manage stress
Hope this is helpful.
If you have other questions,feel free and ask.I will be happy to help.
Take care
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