Thyroid issues can impact several aspects of your health, and one common symptom that many overlook is hair loss. Finding the balance can be harder when you suffer from hypothyroidism, underactive thyroid, hyperthyroidism – or overactive thyroid: either way, the cycle of hair growth can be affected. In this blog, you will learn the relationship between thyroid disorders and thyroid hair loss, as well as symptoms and treatment approaches that will help you deal with thyroid-related hair loss under the guidance of Endocrinologist Specialist Dr Moxit Shah.
The Link Between Thyroid and Hair Loss
The thyroid gland in the neck plays a vital role in regulating your metabolism and ensuring that your body functions properly. It synthesises hormones that regulate the speed and efficiency of your body’s functions. As for the reason for thyroid hair loss, it is said that it results from the interference of the normal cycle of hair follicles due to fluctuations in the thyroid hormone levels.
Normally, hair grows in three phases: which includes growth anagen, rest telogen and shedding catagen phases of the hair cycle. Should the thyroid hormone levels be off, then more hair can be put into the shedding cycle than in the growing cycle, and this results in hair loss.
Symptoms of Thyroid Hair Loss
There is no general form of thyroid hair loss that people experience, it depends on the degree of the thyroid problem. Some common signs of thyroid-related hair loss include:
- Diffuse thinning: Baldness which is generalised all over the head rather than naked patches.
- Brittle or dry hair: Your hair texture is likely to become brittle and easily broken especially when you are a hypothyroidism patient.
- Loss of body hair: In those more serious instances you may see you experience hair loss from your eyebrows or any other part of the body.
Hair loss occurs in cases of thyroid problems most of the time gradually and therefore, its onset may not be easily noticeable. Where thyroid hair loss in females is concerned, hair texture and volume loss may be even more shocking as hair holds a rather important place in women’s self-esteem.
Thyroid Hair Loss in Females
Hair loss in women can sometimes be linked to thyroid problems. The thyroid is a gland in your neck that helps control many body functions, including hair growth. When the thyroid doesn’t work right, it can cause your hair to thin or fall out.
In addition to thinning hair on the scalp, women with hypothyroidism may also experience hair loss from the eyebrows, particularly the outer edges.
Treatment for Thyroid Hair Loss
The good news is that thyroid hair loss treatment can be effective if you address the underlying thyroid problem. Here’s how Dr Moxit Shah can help you manage thyroid-related hair loss:
- Thyroid Hormone Treatment: If you’re diagnosed with hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, Dr Moxit Shah may recommend medication to bring your thyroid hormone levels back to normal. For hypothyroidism, levothyroxine is commonly prescribed to restore hormone balance, while hyperthyroidism may require antithyroid medications.
- Diet and Nutritional Support: This is because your thyroid gland is greatly influenced by what you eat which makes it important that you take foods that promote growth and development of your hair. The thyroid disorder, as pointed out by Dr. Moxit Shah, may mean that you take foods that have iodine, selenium, and zinc. Some products may support hair strength and they include biotin, iron and vitamins.
- Topical Hair Treatments: Though rare at times, physicians can insist on the use of treatments such as minoxidil which collectively with thyroid medication helps in stimulating the growth of hair. However, it is pertinent to note that the regrowth process of the hair may take 3-6 months.
- Patience with Hair Regrowth: Hair regrowth, may take some time, preferably three to six months after adjusting thyroids hormones. In as much as hair might not grow back to its original thickness or even grow back at all, if the right kind and quality of treatment is given to the hair then it may grow back.
Managing Stress and Hair Care
Stress is well understood to impact negatively on thyroid issues as well as hair loss. There are ways that special breathing, yoga, meditation or even some light exercise can help bring changes. Moreover, one should pay special attention to hair care especially while in this process. Soft washing, avoiding heat treatment, and washing hair with a mild sulphate-free shampoo will help not worsen the condition of damaged hair further.
How Dr Moxit Shah Can Help
Dr. Moxit Shah has expertise in thyroid diagnosis and thyroid treatment, including thyroid symptoms which include thyroid hair loss. By being patient-nurturing, you can get the care required to control thyroid disorders and their impact on your hair loss.
Dr. Shah’s comprehensive approach to thyroid health includes:
- Intensive individualised medical regime to make the thyroid hormone levels more stabilised.
- Advice concerning changes in the diet and life, which are helpful for the functioning of the thyroid gland and effective hair regrowth for thyroid hair loss in females.
- Other t Scalp treatments, including medication or topical solutions, should further hair restoration if necessary.
If you happen to be sensitive to thyroid exposure and have lost hair in the process or even other symptoms such as fatigue, change in weight, or dry skin, then you should get yourself diagnosed and started on treatment.
Conclusion
Hair loss due to thyroid disorders can be frustrating, but with the right diagnosis and treatment, it’s manageable. Whether you’re dealing with thyroid hair loss as a female or general thinning due to thyroid dysfunction, Dr Moxit Shah offers a holistic treatment approach to help restore your hair and overall health. By addressing the root cause of your thyroid disorder—you can take steps to reclaim your hair and confidence.
