Thyroid-Related Hair Loss: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Treat It

By the way, some hair loss is absolutely normal. It is normal for every person to lose 50-100 hairs every day, but if the thyroid gland does not function properly, hair loss can start rapidly. When there is abnormal production of thyroid hormone, conditions of hypothyroidism (underactive) and hyperthyroidism (overactive) arise. Both these conditions can cause hair loss. Apart from this, some other symptoms can also be felt in both of them, which clearly differentiate between the two -|

• Symptoms of hypothyroidism
• Feeling cold
• Constant weight gain
• Fatigue
• Dry skin
• Feeling depressed
• Constipation
• Symptoms of hyperthyroidism
• Nervousness
• Irritability
• Sweating
• Rapid heartbeat
• Trembling of hands
• Difficulty sleeping
• Thinning of skin
• Thinning of hair
• Muscle weakness
• Constant weight loss
• Swelling around the eyes

There is a lot of difference in the symptoms of both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, but symptoms like hair loss can be seen in both these conditions. If your hair is falling continuously, has become thin, then in this situation you should consult a doctor to check the thyroid level. 

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Hair loss can occur in both thyroid conditions (hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism). In this condition, more hair can fall than normal. Therefore, it is not right to ignore it at all. The causes of hair loss in thyroid are as follows -

To prevent thyroid-related hair loss, thyroid needs to be treated. To treat underactive thyroid, doctors can usually prescribe a synthetic hormone called levothyroxine sodium. On the other hand, the treatment of overactive thyroid is different for each person. It can be treated as follows -

You already know that thyroid can cause hair loss. If you notice other symptoms of underactive or overactive thyroid, do not ignore them at all. Thyroid-related hair loss usually resolves after treatment.