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Hair Loss and Treated Hypothyroid

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Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound

Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida Sarasota - FL

Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Dr. Mark Lupo. Topics covered include goiter, graves disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, thyroid cancers, thyroiditis, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).

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Hair Loss and Treated Hypothyroid

by colita, May 09, 2008 01:27PM

I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis when I was 14 and have been on Synthroid for about six years (I am now almost 20). Lately I have been experiencing monumental amounts of hair loss, my hair has thinned immensely, and I do not feel any different than I normally do. I am wondering if I there is anything I should add to my diet that might specifically help those who are being treated for hypothyroid and are still losing hair, or if I should try a different medication other than Synthoid? Pleas help... I feel like I'm going to go bald.

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by Mark Lupo, M.D.

, May 09, 2008 07:14PM

A multivitamin or a hair/nail formula vitamin may help. Sometimes adding some T3 to the T4 may be helpful. Make sure TSH is in range (0.3-2.0).

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by jax190, May 15, 2008 04:33AM

you should also check your iron levels as this causes hair loss

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