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Is Scalptone Advisable For Hair Loss While Having Rise In The TSH Level?

Since 2009 my tsh level is high. It fluctuates always.ie 6 to 11. I have been consulting thyroid specialist but he has not started any medicine because except too much hair fall any other symptom is not matched .but now l because of too much hair fall too much thinning is there and at few places bald patches are also visible.l am 43 years old .scalptone will help me in regrowth of hair inspite of increased tsh level
Wed, 16 Nov 2016
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Hi & Welcome.

Scalptone is an Ayurvedic medicine claimed to be effective in the treatment of excessive hair loss. However, there is no scientific study done to prove its efficacy and safety in conditions associated with hair loss.

Since hair growth depends on the proper functioning of the thyroid gland, abnormal levels of thyroid hormone produced by this gland can result in hair changes, along with many other side effects, if left untreated.

Based on the history given you seem to be having hypothyroidism associated with hair loss.

Kindly consult an endocrinologist for further evaluation and replacement therapy in the form of Levothyroxine the dose of which should be adjusted in a such a way to maintain the optimum TSH range of 0.4-3 mIU/mL.

The thyroid function tests (Free T4 and TSH) are repeated after 3-4 weeks to check the efficacy of Levothyroxine and to increase the dose if TSH remains high.
If hair loss still continues to occur, you may start taking Minoxidil lotion and Biotin tablets after consulting your doctor.

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Is Scalptone Advisable For Hair Loss While Having Rise In The TSH Level?

Hi & Welcome. Scalptone is an Ayurvedic medicine claimed to be effective in the treatment of excessive hair loss. However, there is no scientific study done to prove its efficacy and safety in conditions associated with hair loss. Since hair growth depends on the proper functioning of the thyroid gland, abnormal levels of thyroid hormone produced by this gland can result in hair changes, along with many other side effects, if left untreated. Based on the history given you seem to be having hypothyroidism associated with hair loss. Kindly consult an endocrinologist for further evaluation and replacement therapy in the form of Levothyroxine the dose of which should be adjusted in a such a way to maintain the optimum TSH range of 0.4-3 mIU/mL. The thyroid function tests (Free T4 and TSH) are repeated after 3-4 weeks to check the efficacy of Levothyroxine and to increase the dose if TSH remains high. If hair loss still continues to occur, you may start taking Minoxidil lotion and Biotin tablets after consulting your doctor. Hope to have answered your query.