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Suggest Remedy For Hair Loss In Thyroid Patients
Hello Doctor! Recently i came to know that im having low thyroid and hig chloestrol.i dont eat much fatty foods its genetic.I took Levothyroxine tab 50mg for 1 month and after that got my test done showing report as thyroid levels are normal.But i've noticed that i'm lossing my hair alot.Doctor prescribed me to take thyroid medicine for 3 months and after 3 mobths to check again my thyroid levels.My question is do i need to take this medication for life long?what to do with hair loss prb?Plz reply with details asap.Thanks
Wed, 21 Sep 2016
hi, first thing to prevent hair loss you should rule out other causes of hair loss like dandruff etc, maintain normal thyroid levels for 6months , usually hypothyroid symtems get corrected by that time. Next , get TPO ANTIBODIES tested, it tells if you have to take medications for life long or not.Hope you got your questions answered.Thank you.
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Since you do have a thyroid problem, this could be the main cause of hair fall. Do continue the treatment as advised. You may most probably have to continue this life long to keep the levels in normal range.
This will also help your skin and hair.
Other causes to consider are age, genetic, any lifestyle or residence change, stress, any history of recent illness like typhoid, any chemical procedures, etc.
You can start on supplements daily like Follihair. This needs to be continued at least for 2-3 months along with proper thyroid medication.
Apply Recute hair oil to the scalp at night.
Do consult a dermatologist as well, to assess your type of hair loss and to asses the results. They may also suggest some routine blood tests if required.
Once your hormonal levels are normal you will notice improvement in hair growth as well, but it will take time.
if medical methods do not work at all for you,certain new surgical procedures can be considered such as PRP.hair transplant etc, as will be advised by your consulting doctor after observation, if and when required.
Hope this helps.
Since you do have a thyroid problem, this could be the main cause of hair fall. Do continue the treatment as advised. You may most probably have to continue this life long to keep the levels in normal range.
This will also help your skin and hair.
Other causes to consider are age, genetic, any lifestyle or residence change, stress, any history of recent illness like typhoid, any chemical procedures, etc.
You can start on supplements daily like Follihair. This needs to be continued at least for 2-3 months along with proper thyroid medication.
Apply Recute hair oil to the scalp at night.
Do consult a dermatologist as well, to assess your type of hair loss and to asses the results. They may also suggest some routine blood tests if required.
Once your hormonal levels are normal you will notice improvement in hair growth as well, but it will take time.
if medical methods do not work at all for you,certain new surgical procedures can be considered such as PRP.hair transplant etc, as will be advised by your consulting doctor after observation, if and when required.
Hope this helps.
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