Having Extreme Hair Loss Problem And Thyroid Problem. Suggest A Solution?

Posted on Wed, 23 Oct 2013

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Question : Hi Dr,

I am undergoing an extreme hair loss problem. I have thyroid problem.TSH is 5.5. Is there any solution?is thyroid is the cos of this hairfall?Whene ever I am using comb I am having hair loss.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
It is very common to loose hair in thyroid problems.
Your TSH is not very high but it is on borderline.
I would like to know whether are you taking thyroid supplements.

Dont worry regarding hair fall.
It can be controlled

Do the following
1. Apply minoxidil lotion 5 %, 1 ml daily twice on your scalp.
2. Take tablet proanagen and follihair daily.

This will give you good relief in about 3 months.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.

Thank you

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