What Causes Weight Gain, Hair Fall, Severe Acne And Underarm Pigmentation?

Posted on Thu, 28 May 2015

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Question : My daughter 22yrs,has gained a lot of weight(90kgs)over the past few years,has hair fall,severe acne,a few hairon her chin,underarm pigmentation.reason?

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (1 minute later)

Hi XXXXXXX
Get your daughter examined by a doctor to rule out Hypothyroidism.
Hope this answers your query.
Reply with thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (6 minutes later)

Already checked ...TSH3-UL 7.184

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestive of Hypothyroidism.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma am, Hi

I appreciate your concern for your daughter.
Her TSH level is elevated which is suggestive of hypo functioning of the thyroid gland.

To suggest a possible treatment option
Can you please send the following details like

1. Her height in centimeters
2. Is she having any heart disease or other illness
3. Her serum cholesterol level, Free T4 and T3 hormone levels, CBC
4. The results of other hormones level, are they normal?

Looking forward to receive your query with the above requested information.
Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar