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

Due to poor lifestyle and eating habits, people often have to face various diseases. Thyroid problems are common in this. Thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland, which is located in the lower part of the neck. This gland produces hormones, which help in proper functioning of physical energy, temperature, organs and muscles. In such a situation, when the thyroid gland is not able to function properly, abnormal production of hormones starts. In this condition, a person may experience symptoms like irregular periods, swelling in the neck, weight gain or loss, fatigue and hair loss.In this article you will learn in detail about the symptoms, causes and treatment of hair loss in thyroid -

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Symptoms Of Hair Loss In Thyroid
Causes Of Hair Loss In Thyroid
Treatment Of Hair Loss In Thyroid
Summary

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

Symptoms Of Hair Loss In Thyroid

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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Causes Of Hair Loss In Thyroid

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 -

Hair Loss Due To Weak Hair Roots

Thyroid hormone plays an important role in the development and maintenance of hair follicles. In such a situation, when there is severe or prolonged hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, the hair follicles are affected. This can lead to hair loss. Let us tell you that follicles are small pockets under the skin, in which hair grows.

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Hair Loss Due To Telogen Effluvium

When the body is unable to produce more or enough thyroid hormone, it can lead to a condition of telogen effluvium. Telogen effluvium is a scalp disorder. In this, the hair roots start weakening and hair fall starts. In the case of telogen effluvium, 70 percent of hair can fall in about 2 months.

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Hair Loss Due To Alopecia Areata

The problem of alopecia can also develop due to thyroid. Due to this, hair fall can start. Do not ignore the condition of alopecia areata. It causes hair loss and can lead to baldness.

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Hair Loss Due To Medication Treatment

It is necessary to take medicine daily to keep the thyroid hormone in balance. In such a situation, sometimes antithyroid medicines can also cause hair loss. A person's hair may fall after taking methimazole and propylthiouracil medicines.

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Treatment Of Hair Loss In Thyroid

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 -

Antithyroid Medicines

Methimazole and PTU medicines can help balance overactive thyroid. These medicines work by blocking the ability of the gland to produce thyroid hormone.

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Radioactive Iodine

Sometimes the doctor may recommend radiation therapy. This therapy damages the cells in the thyroid gland, due to which the thyroid gland is able to reduce the production of hormones.

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Surgery

Thyroid can also be treated through surgery. In this, the thyroid gland can be removed, but surgery is not required in all cases.

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Summary

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.