Had Hypothyriodism, Using Thyronorm. Have Unwanted Hair On Face. Done Tests. Findings?

Posted on Mon, 23 Sep 2013

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Question : i suffered from hypo thyriodism some 5 years back, since then i am using thyronorm 50mg daily and i am regularly checking T3,T4, tsh and they are normal since then as some unwanted hair is coming on face i get the following tests done , the results are 1)ANDROSTENEDIONE (A4) C.L.I.A 5.07 ng/ml 2)
FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE (FSH) C.L.I.A 5.95 mIU/ml 3) LEUTINISING HORMONE (LH) C.L.I.A 12.95 mIU/ml 4)
TESTOSTERONE C.L.I.A 38.5 ng/dl 5) THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE (TSH) C.L.I.A 2.73 μIU/ml 0.30 - 5.5 6) FREE THYROXINE (FT4) C.L.I.A 1.35 ng/dl 0.70 - 1.80 please sugust me.

Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thyroid profile is normal

Detailed Answer:
Thyroid profile is normal
So continue same dose of thyroxine.
There is nothing in otjer reports to explain facial hair growth. I mean androgen levels are noal
So no hormonal treatment can be given for hair growth. You can try local eflornithine cream. It will prevemt further hair growth. Laser may also be required depending on the extent of growth and its cosmetic implication.
Hope thos helps
Shivaprasad

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar