Comments on: Can Thyroid Problems Cause Hair Loss? http://thebeautybrains.com/2009/09/08/can-thyroid-problems-cause-hair-loss/ Cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions! We are a group of cosmetic scientists who understand what the chemicals used in cosmetics really do, how products are tested, and what all the advertising means. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:42:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Tyroid Levels http://thebeautybrains.com/2009/09/08/can-thyroid-problems-cause-hair-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-46263 Tyroid Levels Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:49:29 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/?p=7207#comment-46263 [...] Thyroid Problems [...] [...] Thyroid Problems [...]

]]> By: DMB http://thebeautybrains.com/2009/09/08/can-thyroid-problems-cause-hair-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-41834 DMB Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:42:32 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/?p=7207#comment-41834 Iron deficiency anemia can cause hair loss. Every few years, I can become anemic and the first sign is that my hair starts falling out. Be sure to have your doctor do a complete blood profile for anemia - including most importantly, your ferritin levels. Iron supplements will bring your levels back up within a few months, but, as my dermatologist told me, it may take a while longer for your hair to return to normal. If I remember correctly (because thankfully the condition hasn't recurred for some years), if your hair is falling out because of iron deficiency, your hair will stop falling out over the course of a few months. My GP always checked my thyroid levels, as well as my iron, but in my instance, the thyroid was always normal. And so were my blood levels - until my new GP told me it was the ferritin blood count that matters - which has to be specifically asked for, when an anemia blood panel is drawn. At least, this was the case here in CT, so be sure to ask your doctor if he is ordering your ferritin count, too. Hope this helps. And 3-6 months of iron was, in my case, enough to fix things for years at a time. Iron deficiency anemia can cause hair loss. Every few years, I can become anemic and the first sign is that my hair starts falling out. Be sure to have your doctor do a complete blood profile for anemia – including most importantly, your ferritin levels. Iron supplements will bring your levels back up within a few months, but, as my dermatologist told me, it may take a while longer for your hair to return to normal. If I remember correctly (because thankfully the condition hasn’t recurred for some years), if your hair is falling out because of iron deficiency, your hair will stop falling out over the course of a few months.

My GP always checked my thyroid levels, as well as my iron, but in my instance, the thyroid was always normal. And so were my blood levels – until my new GP told me it was the ferritin blood count that matters – which has to be specifically asked for, when an anemia blood panel is drawn. At least, this was the case here in CT, so be sure to ask your doctor if he is ordering your ferritin count, too. Hope this helps. And 3-6 months of iron was, in my case, enough to fix things for years at a time.

]]> By: LiLi http://thebeautybrains.com/2009/09/08/can-thyroid-problems-cause-hair-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-41783 LiLi Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:34:30 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/?p=7207#comment-41783 This happened to me in the first trimester of pregnancy. My hair actually started breaking in large amounts a week or so before i found out and it continued for a few weeks. Doc said it was likely hormonal issues but if it got worse, they would check the thyroid. I did the same as astrobiologiste - switched to moisturizing shampoos (i love Giovanni 50/50 balanced at Wholefoods) and conditioners, and the doc says to drink A LOT of water. I also went and got about 5 inches chopped off my hair, stopped dying it and try to brush minimally. It has gotten a lot better since i changed shampoo & got it cut. Hope you find a solution soon, as I know how frustrating and upsetting it can be! This happened to me in the first trimester of pregnancy. My hair actually started breaking in large amounts a week or so before i found out and it continued for a few weeks. Doc said it was likely hormonal issues but if it got worse, they would check the thyroid. I did the same as astrobiologiste – switched to moisturizing shampoos (i love Giovanni 50/50 balanced at Wholefoods) and conditioners, and the doc says to drink A LOT of water.

I also went and got about 5 inches chopped off my hair, stopped dying it and try to brush minimally. It has gotten a lot better since i changed shampoo & got it cut.

Hope you find a solution soon, as I know how frustrating and upsetting it can be!

]]> By: Luis http://thebeautybrains.com/2009/09/08/can-thyroid-problems-cause-hair-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-41782 Luis Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:20:51 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/?p=7207#comment-41782 Treatment for thyroid disease involves carefully regulated doses of thyroid hormone. Too large of a dosage may cause unwanted side-effects so doctors are cautious when prescribing initial treatment. Treatment for thyroid disease involves carefully regulated doses of thyroid hormone. Too large of a dosage may cause unwanted side-effects so doctors are cautious when prescribing initial treatment.

]]> By: astrobiologiste http://thebeautybrains.com/2009/09/08/can-thyroid-problems-cause-hair-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-41775 astrobiologiste Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:11:41 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/?p=7207#comment-41775 I have hypothyroidism. I take medication every day and am technically euthyroid, but I still suffer from dry skin and my hair falls... maybe due to breakage, maybe not. What has worked for me is to use dry hair shampoo, use coconut oil, dry skin lotion (aveeno has worked wonders for me) and almond oil on my cuticles and nails. Also, I try not to process my hair.. no perms or dying. Try and get diagnosed if you suspect hypothyroidism and pay attention to your moods. Sometimes, "depression" might just be that you are low on your levotyrosine fix... I have hypothyroidism. I take medication every day and am technically euthyroid, but I still suffer from dry skin and my hair falls… maybe due to breakage, maybe not.

What has worked for me is to use dry hair shampoo, use coconut oil, dry skin lotion (aveeno has worked wonders for me) and almond oil on my cuticles and nails. Also, I try not to process my hair.. no perms or dying. Try and get diagnosed if you suspect hypothyroidism and pay attention to your moods. Sometimes, “depression” might just be that you are low on your levotyrosine fix…

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