What Causes Severe Hair Loss During Lactation In A Hypothyroid Patient?

Posted on Wed, 2 Mar 2016

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Question : I am suffering through hypothyroidism for past 2 years and have a 4.5 months old son. Exclusively breast feeding. From past 1 month I have been experiencing major hair fall which is concerning. The hair fall is from the root.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Normal to loose hair after delivery, will resolve on its own

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcare magic

I can understand your concern but you don't have to worry.

Hair loss is normal 2-3 months after delivery and it usually resolves on its own in next 4-6 months. This pattern of hair fall is called telogen effluvium.

You dont have to do much about it. I usually recommend my patients to take hair supplements containing biotin and minerals for 3-4 months.

You can continue with your supplements and thyronorm and hair fall will stop in few months.

I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (25 minutes later)

Thank you Asmeet! Can you suggest a supplement that I can start for next 3-4 months

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tablet keraglo XXXXXXX or tablet follihair

Detailed Answer:
I would suggest you to take tablet keraglo XXXXXXX once daily or tablet follihair once daily.
Continue this for 4-5 months.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Thank you so much!

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome!!

Detailed Answer:
Welcome!!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak