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I have a hypothyroid Dx at 12.3. I have had loss of hair for about a year. I have many food and tree, grass etc. allergies. My nails are bad, easily split and break. I have loss some 10 lbs. Exactly what am I to expect? I have been taking RX meds and injection as prescribed by my physician. Thanks
As per my clinical experience, an assembly of reasons work behind this and management is also multi factorial.
- Consume balanced nutritious diet with all essential vitamins, minerals, trace elements, protein.
- Supplemental medications after discussion with your doc.
- Minoxidil lotion application in the roots of hair.
For brittle nails
-Treat any chronic fungal infection.
-Correct deficiency of keratin and other B complex vitamins.
- Keep thyroid hormone levels, blood sugar, cholesterol under control.
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How Can Hair Loss And Brittle Nails Be Treated?
Hi, As per my clinical experience, an assembly of reasons work behind this and management is also multi factorial. - Consume balanced nutritious diet with all essential vitamins, minerals, trace elements, protein. - Supplemental medications after discussion with your doc. - Minoxidil lotion application in the roots of hair. For brittle nails -Treat any chronic fungal infection. -Correct deficiency of keratin and other B complex vitamins. - Keep thyroid hormone levels, blood sugar, cholesterol under control. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.