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Suggest Remedy For Hair Loss

i am taking methimazole for hyperthyroid I started taking 20mgs a day my hair started breaking off and thinning out , My THS and T3 & T4 levels are now normal in a matter of 4 months My doctor has decresed this medicine to now only 2.5 mg a day Hopefully I will be getting off this medicine i hate it Makes me feel worse Can I take Biotin to help the hair loss and how many mg. s should be taken daily?
Thu, 9 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Please do continue thyroid medications prescribed by your doctor. Normal Thyroid function test is essential for normal hair growth. Yes, you can take biotin supplements for hair loss. You can take Biotin daily.

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Suggest Remedy For Hair Loss

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Please do continue thyroid medications prescribed by your doctor. Normal Thyroid function test is essential for normal hair growth. Yes, you can take biotin supplements for hair loss. You can take Biotin daily. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.