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Is Hair Loss Normal While On Synthroid For Thyroid?
My doctor increased my synthroid dosage from 100mcg to 112 mcg and I noticed in a month s time that my hair has gotten a lot more thinner...( I have hypothyroidism). Is that normal? I m afraid of continuing the dosage if it will cause my hair to continue to shed...I ve already lost a great deal of hair due to my illness and it finally stopped...Now it s falling again... Any advice?
Tue, 9 Aug 2016
Both hypothyroidism and over treatment of hypothyroidism cause hair loss. You have not mentioned your serum TSH level and why dose was increased from 100 mcg to 112 mcg.
Advice
1. Consult a dermatologist of your local area
2. High protein and vitamin rich diet such as eggs, meat, vegetables, cheese etc
3. Do not take much tension as anxiety/depression aggravates hair loss
4. You can take Revital capsule once daily temporarily to correct any nutritional deficiency
5. Investigation – serum TSH and T4, Hb%
Thanks
Advice
1. Consult a dermatologist of your local area
2. High protein and vitamin rich diet such as eggs, meat, vegetables, cheese etc
3. Do not take much tension as anxiety/depression aggravates hair loss
4. You can take Revital capsule once daily temporarily to correct any nutritional deficiency
5. Investigation – serum TSH and T4, Hb%
Thanks
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