Taking Elrtoxin For Hypothyroidism. Having Hair Fall. Related?

Posted on Tue, 20 Aug 2013

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Question : Hi, I am a female- 37 yrs, two months back have been detected with hypothyroidism. I am on 100mg elrtoxin and my tsh and other values are within normal range. I have noticed heavy hairfall recently. Please help?

Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hypothyroidism causes hair loss.

Detailed Answer:
Some hypothyroid patients get hair loss after starting treatment wh8ch subsides within 3-6 months. So you can expect improvent in next few months. If the meantime you take calcium,iron and vitamin D supplementation. Dont worry too much. It will improve in few weeks time.
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