Hi, thank you for your query at Helathcare Magic...
Yes, in some cases, hair loss is one of the Levothyroxine's side effects. Actually, not all the patients experience this. However, advanced age can be one factor that aggravate the adverse effects.
Hair loss is generally a part of the body's natural reaction that does not endanger health.
Losing 100 strands of hair per day is still considered normal, but if excessive it would be a problem.
There are several medical conditions that cause hair loss for example:
1. High
DHT hormone (dihydrotestoteron)
-The hair becomes thinner and quickly fall off the roots
-Often in men causing androgenetic
alopecia.
2. Nutrition is not good
3. Effect of drugs including chemotherapy
Things you can do at home:
-Do not wash too often, preferably 2 days or once a day (if necessary)
-Use shampoo containing
ginseng, panthenol, and other ingredients that can strengthen the roots of hair and avoid
massage too hard when shampooing
- Do not pull, twist, and tie the hair too strong
- Do not comb your hair when the hair is wet
- Use a toothed comb that rarely and comb from the bottom first
- Reduce hair care with chemicals and electronic products
- Live a healthy lifestyle by eating healthy foods, adequate rest, and regular exercise
- Manage
stress well
If the hair loss reaches an alarming level, I recommend that you consult with your treating doctor or a
dermatologist to determine the exact cause and appropriate therapy.
Thank you and take care.