HOW THYROID FUNCTION CAN AFFECT YOUR HAIR
Thyroid function is important to your hair as it helps to control the production of proteins and also your body’s use of oxygen. Having either a hypothyroid (low) or a hyperthyroid (high) can cause hair loss, hair thinning or reduced hair growth and when severe hypothyroid causes hair loss in up to 50% of cases.
Both hypo and hyperthyroid are easily diagnosed by low or high thyroid test readings. However, readings just within the normal range (such as high-normals and low-normals) should also be looked at if you are experiencing hair loss. Please consult with both your doctor and a Trichologist such as Leola Anifowoshe of Stafford, Texas if you are concerned.
THYROID CONDITIONSTwo common thyroid diseases are Hashimoto’s (hypo) and Grave’s (hyper). Hair loss is just one of the symptoms of these and you would expect to experience one or more of the others listed below.
SYMPTOMS OF HYPOTHYROID
TREATMENT
We suggest you make an appointment to see your doctor and/or endocrinologist if you suspect you have a thyroid problem as well as consulting Trichologist Leola Anifowoshe. There are many prescription medications that treat thyroid disorders as well as herbal supplements that aid in support of health to those with thyroid conditions.
Once your thyroid is being treated by your doctor, there are specialized and natural hair care and wellness products we can prescribe to help promote regrowth and combat hair loss. We will also be able to consult with your other specialists in order to establish the best treatment route for both your body and your hair.
Both hypo and hyperthyroid are easily diagnosed by low or high thyroid test readings. However, readings just within the normal range (such as high-normals and low-normals) should also be looked at if you are experiencing hair loss. Please consult with both your doctor and a Trichologist such as Leola Anifowoshe of Stafford, Texas if you are concerned.
THYROID CONDITIONSTwo common thyroid diseases are Hashimoto’s (hypo) and Grave’s (hyper). Hair loss is just one of the symptoms of these and you would expect to experience one or more of the others listed below.
SYMPTOMS OF HYPOTHYROID
- Hair thinning and dryer hair
- Slower pulse
- Hoarse voice
- Intolerance to cold
- Weight gain
- Some loss of eyebrow hair
- Hair thinning
- High blood pressure
- Rapid heartbeat
- Increased sweating
- Insomnia
- Weight loss (despite increased appetite)
- Bulging eyes
TREATMENT
We suggest you make an appointment to see your doctor and/or endocrinologist if you suspect you have a thyroid problem as well as consulting Trichologist Leola Anifowoshe. There are many prescription medications that treat thyroid disorders as well as herbal supplements that aid in support of health to those with thyroid conditions.
Once your thyroid is being treated by your doctor, there are specialized and natural hair care and wellness products we can prescribe to help promote regrowth and combat hair loss. We will also be able to consult with your other specialists in order to establish the best treatment route for both your body and your hair.