Thyroid and hair loss in women
Common Questions and Answers about Thyroid and hair loss in women
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(( Do you have any hormonal issues? PCOS can cause it, if you are near menopause? So, have you had your hormones checked?
If your thyroid gland is overactive or underactive, your hair may fall out. This hair loss usually can be helped by treatment thyroid disease. Hair loss may occur if male or female hormones, known as androgens and estrogens, are out of balance. Correcting the hormone imbalance may stop your hair loss.
Many women notice hair loss about 3 months after they've had a baby. This loss is also related to hormones.
In November i was on anti biotics and anitflammatory for nearly 3 weeks for a sport related injury and was under alot of stress so i dont know if that had more to do with it, i have visited 2 doctors in regards to this and 1 of them said it could be androgenetic without even doin any tests or asking about family history, he told me to use anaphase shampoo and chronotism sprays which is a course of 1 month, now its been 3 weeks and i still see hair fall in the shower and hair is thin,i have cut
Research has shown that a large proportion of women reporting hair loss had low ferritin levels, compared with the levels generally found in women without hair loss, and interestingly in men. The main reason for this difference is due to the loss of blood during menstruation, which is just enough to cause a gradual depletion of iron stores, particularly in women who eat little or no red meat.
I had some hair loss two years ago in the fall. I always shed some hair in the fall, I think that is just the end of the resting phase for my hair every year. But anyway, two years ago, A LOT of it fell out. I really panicked. So I went to a dermatologist who specializes in hair and she put me on OTC Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo. Both of them are DHT blockers and have been used for years in the re-growth of hair.
I have a question about my hair loss and my thyroid....not sure if anyone would have an idea of what went on, but I'm about to start Armour, and I want to be sure I'm doing the right thing here. \
I have had many hypo symptoms for years ....hair loss, anxiety, freezing all the time, cold hands/feet..... The most distressing symptom, by a long shot....hair loss. Three years ago, I had pneumonia.
all sorts of things can cause hair loss, not just stress ( though for some of us stress really will do it ). Vitamin deficiencies, anemia, changes in hormones and thyroid issues are all common causes too. I'd google hair loss in women more before your appointment and go in armed with a list of questions!
I just did my last shot (wk 48) and my hair started to come back in around wk. 40. I thought the tx had stopped working but I am still UND. It was noticeable and people did ask me how I was feeling. I had all the classic sx, weight loss, drawn face, no energy, rash, etc. But folks say I look better now. Gotta believe!
i really feel for you i too have a similar problem i have an underactive thyroid and low iron levels both can be a cause but be careful as thyroxine and iron must not be taken together i know how depressing it is when i wash my hair and see large clumps in the bath being a women you feel like your the only one and i was too embaressed to tell anyone what i have found useful is a shampoo called alphrosyl its a medicated shampoo and can be got on prescription or over the counter since using this
If your thyroid gland is overactive or underactive, your hair may fall out. This hair loss usually can be helped by treatment thyroid disease. Hair loss may occur if male or female hormones, known as androgens and estrogens, are out of balance. Correcting the hormone imbalance may stop your hair loss.
Many women notice hair loss about 3 months after they've had a baby. This loss is also related to hormones.
But, it is not a consistent weight loss medication. However it does have other benefits for women with PCOS, including improving the likelihood of spontaneous ovulation, or making women who need clomid to help them ovulate more sensitive to clomid. Are your periods regular? What are your goals - weight loss? Pregnancy? If weight loss, a nutritionist might be helpful.
s your thyroid have your hair loss evaluated by a dermatologist or hair loss expert to rule out any other causes. However, make sure your thyroid is not being under treated or change thyroid drug brands. It just might be the thyroid condition itself which just needs time to heal. Hair and nails are the last to heal and take the longest to heal than all the thyroid symptoms, so patience might be the only medicine.
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